Friday, October 20, 2023

Increasing intensity of post-monsoon Arabian sea cyclones in recent decades

As the cyclone is going to form in the Arabian Sea, let's have a look at the intensity of cyclones in this basin in the post-monsoon season during last 40 years (1982-2021).

The intensity of Arabian Sea cyclones in this basin during the pre-monsoon season is increasing at the rate of 8.5knots (16kmph)/decade. 
A total of 6 Category 3 or higher intensity of cyclones are observed during the period 1982-2021, and all the six cyclones are in the recent decade. Data: JTWC


1 comment:

sset said...

Impact on NEM for South east India?
Warming arabian sea and strong WD giving droughts for southern India.

 Posted 8th Night Special outlook for Mumbai and Western Maharashtra.. Outlook for 9th - 12th Mumbai , with westerly winds, is likely to see...