Cyclone Biparjoy

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has recently issued an advisory for all the ports of Gujarat.

An overview of the news

• In the advisory, it has been directed to issue a Distant Warning (DW 2) signal in case a deep pressure in the Arabian Sea intensifies into a cyclonic storm Biperjoy.

• According to IMD, the storm has shifted northwards and could pose a potential risk to the coastal areas.

• In light of this weather phenomenon, fishermen have been warned not to venture into the deep sea.

How was Cyclone Biparjoy named?

• The cyclone was named "Biparjoy" by Bangladesh. 

• The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) follows an alphabetical order for naming tropical cyclones, with member countries submitting names. 

• Bangladesh proposed the name "Biparjoy," which translates to "Disaster" in Bengali.

• The next cyclone after Biparjoy will be named ‘Tej’ based on India’s suggestion.

Cyclones in the Arabian Sea

• The month of June is considered favorable for the formation of cyclones in the Arabian Sea. 

• This is due to specific atmospheric and oceanic conditions that are conducive to cyclone development during this time.

• Cyclones form as a result of low-pressure systems that develop over warm ocean waters. 

• The warm sea surface temperatures provide the necessary energy and moisture for the formation and intensification of cyclones.

• While the Bay of Bengal is generally known for its higher temperatures, the Arabian Sea is also experiencing increasing water temperatures due to climate change.

• The rising temperatures contribute to the overall warming of the Arabian Sea, creating a favorable environment for cyclone formation and intensification.