New Delhi, Jagran Special. With Cyclone Emphon becoming increasingly powerful, it is feared that it may collide between Sagar Island in Bengal and Hatia Island in Bangladesh on 20 May. In these circumstances, due to cyclonic storm, some states of the country may suffer considerable damage. For which suggestions have been made by the Meteorological Department. At the same time, Cyclone Emphon has been named by Thailand and is the last name of the list of names of cyclones given by countries in 2014.
Destruction is caused by three elements
There are three elements associated with a cyclone, which cause destruction.
Strong Wind: Cyclones are known to cause severe damage to infrastructure with high speed winds. The very strong winds that accompany cyclonic storms damage installations, housing, communication systems, trees, etc., causing loss of life and property. Strong gusts of wind, on the other hand, tend to be longer in wind speed and form ripple bands around the cyclone.
Torrential rain and floods: Torrential rain (greater than 30 cm / h) associated with cyclones is another major cause of damage. Unseasonal rains lead to floods. Rain with a storm can increase the damage. Rain is a serious problem for those without any shelter during a cyclone. Heavy rainfall with cyclones usually occurs over a wide area and causes soil erosion and weakening of embankments.
Increase in sea level: Due to cyclonic storm, sea level rises abnormally. As a result, sea water fills the low-lying areas of the coastal areas. Many accessories as well
Bar people also drown. This tree destroys plants and reduces soil fertility.
lassification of cyclonic storms
The criteria adopted by the World Meteorological Organization has been used by the Indian Meteorological Department to classify low pressure systems in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea.
Profit with loss
Cyclone storms are known for destruction. However, it also has some benefits. Provide some benefits especially for climatic conditions. Like relieving drought conditions, relatively worldwide
Maintaining a constant temperature etc.
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Emphon can cause the most damage here
1. West Bengal (East Midnapore, South and North 24 Parganas, Howrah,
Hooghly, Kolkata district)
2. Odisha (Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapada, Bhadrak, Balasore, Jajpur and
Mayurbhanj)
Damage estimates and suggestions at these locations
Extensive damage to kutcha houses and some old pucca houses, threat from flying structures
-Removing of communication and electric poles
– Breakdown of rail / roadways at many places
– Damage to standing crops, gardens
– Uprooting of palm and coconut trees
– Can dislodge anchors of large boats and ships
– Avoid fishing until 20 May
– Postpone rail and road traffic
People from affected areas should stay in homes, do not go to the lower areas
– Avoiding the movement of motor boats and small ships
