Is India seeing fewer cyclones but stronger storms? Here's what IMD says
- The overall number of cyclones affecting India's coasts is declining, but very intense storms are holding steady or increasing, the IMD said.
- • IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said extremely severe cyclones are increasing in the Arabian Sea but remain stable in the Bay of Bengal.
- India typically sees 4–5 cyclones annually, but only two have formed this year due to strong El Niño conditions.
- Mohapatra said climate change, El Niño and La Niña influence cyclone patterns, while slower landfalls can increase damage from winds and rain.
Source: ndtvprofit.com
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