Cyclone Dana is expected to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm as it moves toward the eastern coast of India. According to the India Meteorological Department, the storm may hit the coast late on Thursday, October 24.
Heavy rain warnings have been issued for Odisha and West Bengal, while the low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is already impacting the weather in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
When will Cyclone Dana hit?
Cyclone Dana is expected to hit the Indian coast late on Thursday night, October 24. According to the statement issued by the India Meteorological Department, the cyclone will bring heavy rains to Odisha and West Bengal as it approaches the east coast.
Who named Cyclone Dana?
The name 'Dana' to the cyclone was given by Qatar. It is mandatory to follow certain guidelines while naming a cyclone. These guidelines ensure that the names are neutral, without any political, religious, cultural, or gender bias. 'Dana,' meaning "generosity" in Arabic, was chosen according to these rules.
How are Cyclone Names Decided?
In 2000, the process of naming cyclones began under the WMO/ESCAP (World Meteorological Organization/United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific). Initially, only eight countries participated: Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. However, in 2018, five more countries were added: Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
These 13 countries submitted suggestions for the name, and the WMO/ESCAP panel finalized a list of 169 cyclone names. The list, released by the IMD in April 2020, includes 13 name suggestions from each country.
What are the Cyclone Naming guidelines:
Countries must follow the issued guidelines while suggesting names for the upcoming cyclone. The suggested names should not be associated or linked to politics, political figures, religious beliefs, or anything of a controversial nature.
The cyclone Dana will be the second storm to hit India's coast in the past two months. The first was Cyclone Asna, which struck the region in late August.
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