Cyclone Hudhud is fast approaching the Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coast. Ever wondered how it got the name? Hudhud has been named after the national bird of Israel and it was suggested by Oman. The tropical cyclones are given names so as to make it easier to identify them in warning messages and also, it makes communication quicker. Names make it easier for media and government to report on it and issue warning messages Interestingly, most of the cyclones bear feminine names. The trend of naming cyclones that way began in the mid-1900 centure. Later, meteorologists at National Hurricane Center decided to prepare a list of names which can be used, arranged alphabetically. The list is maintained and updated by an international committee of the World Meteorological Organization.
Posted on: Sat, 11 Oct 2014 19:48:53 +0000
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