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07/06/23 07:02 AM IST

Cyclone Biprajoy

In News
  • Cyclone Biparjoy is a low-pressure area that is currently forming over the Southeast Arabian Sea.
About Cyclone Biparjoy
  • The cyclone is expected to bring heavy rains and strong winds to the West Coast of India.
  • The heaviest rains are expected to fall in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.
  • The strong winds could cause power outages and damage to property.
  • People in the affected areas are advised to take precautions and stay safe.
About Naming
  • The name Biparjoy was given to the cyclone by Bangladesh.
  • The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) names tropical cyclones in alphabetical order according to the names submitted by member countries.
  • Bangladesh submitted the name Biparjoy, which means “Disaster” in Bengali.
  • In 2000, a group of nations called WMO/ESCAP (World Meteorological Organisation/United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific), which comprised Bangladesh, India, the Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Thailand, decided to start naming cyclones in the region.
Guidelines for naming
  • The proposed name should be neutral to (a) politics and political figures (b) religious believes, (c) cultures and (d) gender
  • Name should be chosen in such a way that it does not hurt the sentiments of any group of population over the globe
  • It should not be very rude and cruel in nature
  • It should be short, easy to pronounce and should not be offensive to any member
  • The maximum length of the name will be eight letters
  • The proposed name should be provided with its pronunciation and voice over
  • The names of tropical cyclones over the north Indian Ocean will not be repeated. Once used, it will cease to be used again.
Source- Indian Express

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