Cyclone Tauktae

Cyclone Tauktae

Question: On May 14, a depression formed in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Kerala. The JTWC began monitoring the disturbance, and designated it as —
(a) Tropical Cyclone 01A
(b) Tropical Cyclone 11B
(c)Tropical Cyclone 01B
(d) none of the above
Answer- (a)
Related facts

  • On May 14, adepression formed in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Kerala.The JTWC began monitoring the disturbance, and designated it as Tropical Cyclone 01 A.
  • Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Tauktae (Burmese pronunciation: [taʊʔtɛ̰]) is a currently active and strengthening tropical cyclone threatening the state of Gujarat in India and currently impacting the state of Karnataka and Goa.

By – Pankaj Pandey

Link:
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/cyclone-tauktae-live-updates-severe-flood-situation-likely-in-parts-of-kerala-tamil-nadu/amp_liveblog/82649792.cms