The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday warned that Cyclone Shakti, the first cyclonic storm of the season in the Arabian Sea, has strengthened into a severe storm. It is likely to cause heavy rainfall and strong winds along the Maharashtra coast in the next few days. There has always been discussion about how hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones are named. Here’s a break up of these cylones are named.

How are cyclones named?

Hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones are named according to a list created by regional meteorological organisations. Each region (like the Atlantic, Pacific, or Indian Ocean) has its own list of names, which are used in alphabetical order each season. Names are usually chosen to be short, easy to remember, and culturally familiar. If a storm is particularl

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