In Charts | Cyclone Tauktae: Changing trend in cyclone frequency, intensity in Arabian Sea
Cyclone Tauktae: Cyclone Tauktae is the fourth cyclone in consecutive years to develop in cyclone shy Arabian Sea. A look at the changing trend in cyclone frequency and intensity in the region.
A new cyclone hotbed? Cyclone shy Arabian sea is seeing more frequent cyclonic activity. (Image: NEWS18 creative)
Brewing up a storm- In the recent past an increase in frequency has been observed in formation of cyclones in the North Indian Ocean. (Image: NEWS18 creative)
During 2017-2019: There has been an increase in frequency of severe cyclones formed in the region. (Image: NEWS18 creative)
Bay of Bengal vs Arabian Sea: Historically, Bay of Bengal has been the hotbed of cyclones in the region. (Image: NEWS18 creative)
Recent Arabian sea cyclones. (Image: NEWS18 creative)
A warmer Ocean means more cyclones. (Image: NEWS18 creative)
Arabian sea cyclones since 2018 have been categorised either 'severecyclone' or above. The latest cyclone has intensified very rapidly. (Image: NEWS18 creative)
To intensify, tropical cyclones draw energy from warm water as well as humid air. In case of Cyclone Tauktae in the Arabian sea, the sea water has been warm till the depth of 50 meters, giving it the required energy to intensify. (Image: NEWS18 creative)