Que. The recent cyclone on the east coast of India was called “Phailin”. How are tropical cyclones named across the world? Elaborate.[100 Words, 5 Marks]

UPSC CSE : 2013

Answer: 

Approach:

Introduction

  • Brief about how tropical cyclones can be named tropical cyclones.

Body

  • Discuss tropical cyclones are named across the world.

Conclusion

  • Conclude your answer with a summary of the answer.

Introduction:

Tropical cyclones are named differently across the world based on a set of guidelines established by regional meteorological agencies. The naming conventions aim to provide quick identification of storms, assist in communication, and raise awareness among people in the affected areas.

Body:

Tropical cyclones are named across the world:

Tropical cyclones

  • Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea: The India Meteorological Department [IMD] names tropical cyclones in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. They use a list of names that rotate every few years and include names contributed by 13 countries.
  • North Atlantic: The National Hurricane Center [NHC] in the United States names tropical storms and hurricanes in the North Atlantic basin. They use a list of names that rotate every six years, and each year, they use names starting from the next letter in the alphabet, Like Q, U, X, Y, and Z.
  • Eastern North Pacific: The Eastern North Pacific basin includes the coastal areas of North and Central America. The naming of tropical cyclones in this basin is also done by the NHC, using the same system as in the North Atlantic.
  • Western North Pacific: The Western North Pacific basin is the most active tropical cyclone basin in the world. The naming of tropical cyclones in this basin is done by the Japan Meteorological Agency [JMA], using a list of names that rotate every six years.
  • South West Indian Ocean: The tropical cyclones that form in the South West Indian Ocean are named by the Regional Specialized Meteorological Center in La Réunion. They use a list of names that rotate every four years.

Conclusion:

Different parts of the world use distinct systems for naming tropical cyclones. Some of the commonly used methods include using alphabetical lists of names, assigning numbers, and using names based on the year or the location of the storm. The naming systems help in efficient tracking, forecasting, and management of tropical cyclones.

 

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