Naming of Cyclones - Indian and World Geography
Q. Consider the following statements
1. Cyclones are named by five regional bodies of World meteorological organization (WMO)
2. Regional body maintains the list of names suggested by member countries.
3. Final name is assigned in Chronological order of the occurrence
4. If a Cyclone caused heavy damage its name can not be used again.
Which of the above statements are true?- Published on 07 Jun 15a. 1,2,3
b. 2,3,4
c. 1,3,4
d. All the above
ANSWER: All the above
Tropical cyclones are named to provide easy communication between forecasters and the general public regarding forecasts, watches, and warnings. The North Indian Ocean region tropical cyclones are being named since October 2004. The North Indian Ocean region, comprising Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Thailand, suggest seven names each. They are used one after the another.
The last cyclone was called Nilofer, a name suggested by Pakistan. The current cyclone is named Ashobaa, a name given by Sri Lanka. Next cyclone will be Komen, as suggested by Thailand.
