BIPARJOY CYCLONE 

Cyclone Biparjoy was a long-lived, powerful tropical cyclone that formed over the east-central Arabian Sea during the 2023 North Indian Ocean cyclone season. The third depression and the second cyclonic storm of the season, Biparjoy originated from a depression that was first noted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on 6 June, before intensifying into a cyclonic storm. The cyclone steadily weakened due to deep flaring convection. Biparjoy accelerated northeastward, strengthening to a Category 3-equivalent tropical cyclone and an extremely severe cyclonic storm. The cyclone made landfall in Naliya, India on June 16.

Biparjoy was the second-longest duration cyclone over the North Indian Ocean in the past around 50 years, with a total life period of 13 days and 3 hours. The cyclone also changed tracks nine times in its 2,525-km run.

Biparjoy caused widespread damage in India and Pakistan, with at least 100 people killed and millions displaced. The cyclone also caused extensive damage to property and infrastructure.

Here are some of the key facts about Cyclone Biparjoy:

• Name: Biparjoy
• Formation date: 6 June 2023
• Landfall date: 16 June 2023
• Maximum sustained wind speed: 150 kph (90 mph)
• Category equivalent: Category 3
• Track length: 2,525 km
• Lifespan: 13 days and 3 hours
• Areas affected: India, Pakistan

"Cyclone-Biparjoy" 

• Start - 6 June 2023
• Location - Arabian Sea
• Naming - by Bangladesh
• Meaning - devastation or disaster

NAMING OF CYCLONES

8 countries of the Indian Ocean do the naming:

Bangladesh, 

1. Myanmar, 
2. Thailand, 
3. India, 
4. Sri Lanka, 
5. Maldives,
6. Oman. 
7. Pakistan.

5 more countries were added in 2018:

1. Iran, 
2. Qatar, 
3. Saudi Arabia, 
4. Yemen, 
5. UAE.

Cyclone Biparjoy was a devastating storm that caused widespread damage and loss of life. It is a reminder of the power of these storms and the importance of being prepared for them.

The process for naming cyclones is as follows:

1.The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has six regional tropical cyclone committees, each of which is responsible for naming cyclones in a specific region. For example, the Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre (RSMC) in New Delhi is responsible for naming cyclones in the North Indian Ocean.

2.Each committee has a list of names that are approved for use in their region. These lists are typically made up of names that are familiar to the people in the region where the cyclones form. The names are also chosen to be gender-neutral and to avoid any cultural or religious sensitivities.

3.When a cyclone forms, it is assigned a name from the list. The name is chosen in alphabetical order, so the first cyclone of the season will be assigned the first name on the list, and so on.

4.If a cyclone is particularly destructive, its name may be retired from the list. This is done to avoid confusion if a cyclone with the same name forms again in the future.

The lists of names are rotated every six years. This means that the same name may be used again after six years, but it will be assigned to a different cyclone.

Here are some of the guidelines for naming cyclones:

• The names should be short and easy to pronounce in multiple languages.
• The names should be gender-neutral.
• The names should avoid any cultural or religious sensitivities.
• The names should not be the names of people who are still alive.

The upcoming cyclone name for the North Indian Ocean is Tej. It was suggested by India and means "bright" or "radiant" in Hindi. The next cyclone name will be Hamoon, which was suggested by Iran and means "sweet fragrance" in Persian.

Here is the list of upcoming cyclone names for the North Indian Ocean:

• Tej (India)
• Hamoon (Iran)
• Midhili (Maldives)
• Michaung (Myanmar)
• Nargis (Bangladesh)
• Omis (Sri Lanka)
• Pawan (Pakistan)
• Qarin (Qatar)
• Roshni (United Arab Emirates)

Major tropical "cyclone" (tropical cyclone) in India / meaning

• Cyclone "Fani" - (May 2019) - Bay of Bengal (Naming - by Bangladesh), meaning snake
• Cyclone "Amphan" - (20 May 2020) Bay of Bengal (Naming - by Thailand), Earth-Sky
• Cyclone "Nisarga" - (3 June 2 2020) Arabian Sea (Named by -Bangladesh), Meaning- Universe
• Cyclone "Taukte" - (17 May 2021) Arabian Sea (Naming - by Myanmar), meaning - Lizard
• Cyclone "Yas" - (26 May 2021) - Bay of Bengal (Naming - by Oman), meaning - despair
• Cyclone "Asani" - (7th May 2022) - Arabian Sea (Naming - by Sri Lanka), Meaning- Wrath
• Cyclone "Mocha" - (6th May 2023) - Bay of Bengal (Naming - by Yemen), meaning coil of snake