Table of Contents
- 1 Which part were most affected by cyclones?
- 2 Which place is most likely to be affected by a cyclone in India?
- 3 Which of the following places is not likely to be affected by a cyclone Chennai Mangalore Puri Patna?
- 4 Why is Chandigarh unlikely to be affected by a cyclone?
- 5 Is Maharashtra affected by Cyclone?
- 6 Which place near Maharashtra was the most affected place due to nisarga cyclone?
Which part were most affected by cyclones?
Four states – Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal and one Union Territory – Pondicherry on the East Coast are most vulnerable to cyclone disasters. Although cyclones affect the entire coast of India, the East coast is more prone as compared to the West coast.
Which place is most likely to be affected by a cyclone in India?
Explanation. East coast is more likely to face cyclones with great speed(intensity) and number of cyclones than the west coast and except Puri all other places are in West coast and Puri is in East coast.
Which part of South Asia is affected by cyclones?
The areas of South Asia most vulnerable to hurricanes are the low-lying coastal regions around the Bay of Bengal (Bangladesh, Eastern India and Myanmar).
Which district in Maharashtra was most affected by the recent cyclone?
Raigad, south of Mumbai, has emerged as worst-hit district in the state. Over 8,400 people had to be evacuated while 6,092 structures were partially damaged in the district. In Sindhudurg district, which borders on Goa, 53 structures were completely damaged, highest in the state.
Which of the following places is not likely to be affected by a cyclone Chennai Mangalore Puri Patna?
Which one of the following place is unlikely to be affected by a cyclone? (a) Chennai (b) Mangaluru (Mangalore) (c) Amritsar (d) Puri. Answer: (c) Amritsar is least likely to be affected by a cyclone because this city does not lie near to any coastal area.
Why is Chandigarh unlikely to be affected by a cyclone?
Chandigarh is most unlikely to be affected by cyclone because it is not near to coastal line and has no sea or ocean near it, as it is surrounded by other states.
What are cyclones called in Pakistan?
Agni, Akash, Bijli, Jal, Lehar, Megh, Sagar, and Vayu are among the names. Some of the recent cyclones have been given Pakistani names like Laila and Nilam.
When and where do cyclones originate?
Tropical cyclones, also known as typhoons or hurricanes, are among the most destructive weather phenomena. They are intense circular storms that originate over warm tropical oceans, and have maximum sustained wind speeds exceeding 119 kilometres per hour and heavy rains.
Is Maharashtra affected by Cyclone?
Severe Cyclonic Storm Nisarga was the strongest tropical cyclone to strike the Indian state of Maharashtra in the month of June since 1891….Cyclone Nisarga.
| Severe cyclonic storm (IMD scale) | |
|---|---|
| Damage | $803 million (2020 USD) |
| Areas affected | India (Maharashtra) |
| Part of the 2020 North Indian Ocean cyclone season |
Which place near Maharashtra was the most affected place due to nisarga cyclone?
IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said: “Monsoon vortex or cyclonic circulation has formed in the Arabian Sea. As per our predictions, Maharashtra coastal districts like Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Thane, Raigad, Mumbai and Palghar will be more affected by it.”
Which place is not affected by cyclone?
The city of Amritsar is located far off from the coastal regions and hence is not likely to be affected by a cyclone.
Which one is unlikely to be affected by a cyclone?