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Super cyclone Amphan

Tropical cyclone Tropical cyclone, also called typhoon or hurricane, an intense circular storm that originates over warm tropical oceans and is characterized by low atmospheric pressure, high winds, and heavy rain. Drawing energy from the sea surface and maintaining its strength as long as it remains over warm water, a tropical cyclone generates winds that exceed 119 km (74 miles) per hour. In extreme cases winds may exceed 240 km (150 miles) per hour, and gusts may surpass 320 km (200

Stages of Amphan Cyclone

  Stages of Amphan Cyclone Date/Time(IST) Position (Lat. 0N/ long. 0E) Maximum sustained surface wind speed (Kmph) Category of cyclonic disturbance 19.05.20/1130 16.5/86.9 210-220 gusting to 240 Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm 19.05.20/1730 17.1/87.1 200-210 gusting to 230 Extremel

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