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Very severe cyclonic storm likely to hit Andhra Pradesh coast
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Which cyclone grade packs 118–165 km/h? The IMD scale behind Andhra's red alert, GS-I Disaster Management
IMD forecasts a very severe cyclonic storm landfall between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam on 28 October.
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What you need to know
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The IMD has warned that Andhra Pradesh should brace for a very severe cyclonic storm, with landfall likely between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam on 28 October.
Wind speeds may reach 130 km/h and a red alert covers 13 districts on 27 and 28 October.
ഉറവിടങ്ങൾ: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
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Remember these
- IMD forecasts a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm landfall between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam on 28 October
- Expected wind speed is up to 130 km/h; red alert for 13 districts on 27-28 October
- IMD scale: Cyclonic Storm 62–88, Severe 89–117, Very Severe 118–165, Extremely Severe 166–220 km/h
- Super Cyclonic Storm is above 221 km/h
- IMD is the Regional Specialised Meteorological Centre for tropical cyclones over the North Indian Ocean
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How the exam will ask it
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- The IMD classifies a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm as one with sustained winds of 118–165 km/h.
- A red alert issued by the IMD signals that authorities must take action, as extremely heavy rainfall and severe weather are expected.
- Cyclones in the North Indian Ocean are named from a list agreed by member countries of the WMO/ESCAP Panel on Tropical Cyclones.
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GS-I Geography and GS-III Disaster Management. The Bay of Bengal's east coast is repeatedly hit by severe cyclones; the Disaster Management Act 2005 and NDMA guidelines provide for early warning, evacuation and NDRF deployment. The way forward is stronger coastal infrastructure, cyclone shelters, mangrove shelterbelts and last-mile warning dissemination to cut losses.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
In the IMD's classification of tropical cyclones, a "Very Severe Cyclonic Storm", as forecast for the Andhra Pradesh coast this week, has sustained wind speeds of:
- 118–165 km/h
- 62–88 km/h
- 89–117 km/h
- 166–220 km/h
ഉത്തരം കാണിക്കൂ
ഉത്തരം: A — Correct: 118–165 km/h — Right: IMD defines a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm as 118–165 km/h. • 62–88 km/h — Wrong: 62–88 km/h is a Cyclonic Storm. • 89–117 km/h — Wrong: 89–117 km/h is a Severe Cyclonic Storm. • 166–220 km/h — Wrong: 166–220 km/h is an Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm.
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