Tropical Cyclone Activity over the North Indian Ocean
This book deals primarily with understanding, monitoring and prediction of Tropical Cyclones (TCs) over the North Indian Ocean (NIO). There is special emphasis on TC genesis, intensification, movement and associated adverse weather like heavy rainfall and
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Tropical Cyclone Activity over the North Indian Ocean
Tropical Cyclone Activity over the North Indian Ocean
M. Mohapatra • B.K. Bandyopadhyay L.S. Rathore Editors
Tropical Cyclone Activity over the North Indian Ocean
Editors M. Mohapatra India Meteorological Department New Delhi, India
B.K. Bandyopadhyay India Meteorological Department New Delhi, India
L.S. Rathore India Meteorological Department New Delhi, India
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Preface
Tropical cyclones (TCs) are one of the most devastating natural disasters. The North Indian Ocean is one of the highly vulnerable regions for TC activity. This may be attributed to various factors including geographical conditions and limitations of observations, prediction systems, understanding of physical processes, early warning systems and disaster management processes, apart from the socioeconomic conditions of the region. Understanding the patterns of genesis, intensity and movement of TCs and associated adverse w
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