Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab: Explained - Why was it named Arnab? How are cyclones named? How naming system works
Cyclone Arnab: The naming of a cyclone has nothing to do with its intensity, direction, or the specific country it is expected to hit. Check how cyclones are named
Cyclone Arnab has intensified into a 'very severe cyclonic storm' over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to make landfall along India's eastern coast on Wednesday, October 18. Cyclones receive their names from a pre-approved list submitted by 13 participating countries, with the name 'Arnab' officially proposed by Bangladesh. In Bengali, 'Arnab' means 'ocean' or 'sea', but the name has no connection to the cyclone's intensity or path.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) assigns names to cyclonic storms in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea. Cyclones are classified as 'cyclonic storm' when they reach a maximum sustained surface wind speed of 34 knots (62 kmph). The naming system helps avoid confusion and allows for clearer communication of warnings and instructions.
Once a cyclone is named, its name is retired from the list. The IMD serves as the Regional Specialised Meteorological Centre (RSMC) for the North Indian Ocean, which includes the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. This system began in 2004 and consists of 13 member countries, each contributing 13 names to a master list of 169 names.
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