How are tropical cyclones named?
Tropical cyclones are the second-most dangerous natural hazards, after earthquakes
Cyclone Murasu has intensified into a Severe Cyclonic Storm over the West Central and Southwest Bay of Bengal, with wind speeds expected to reach between 100 to 110 kmph, gusting up to 120 kmph. The cyclone is projected to move northwestwards towards the south Andhra Pradesh coast, near Ongole, as a Severe Cyclonic Storm. Tropical cyclones, also known as hurricanes or typhoons depending on the region, are rapidly rotating storms that form over tropical oceans and pose a significant threat to life and property, ranking second only to earthquakes as the most dangerous natural hazards.
The naming of tropical cyclones is conducted by regional bodies of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which establish pre-designated lists of names for these storms.
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