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Mar202025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Cyclone Jude Batters Mozambique Leaves Thousands Houses Without Power

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Cyclone Jude has wreaked havoc along Mozambique’s Indian Ocean coast, bringing fierce winds, torrential rains, and widespread destruction. This marks the third cyclone to hit Mozambique this season, disrupting lives and infrastructure across the region. Jude first emerged as a depression on March 14 near Diego Garcia before intensifying into a moderate tropical storm, hitting northern Madagascar on March 15. The storm has already caused six fatalities and damaged 900 houses before reaching Mozambique. Fueled by sea surface temperatures near 30°C, Jude strengthened into a tropical cyclone over the Mozambique Channel. It made landfall early this morning, delivering sustained winds of 120 km/h and gusts up to 193 km/h, comparable to a Category 1 hurricane. Coastal areas, including Memba...

Mar132025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Why Hurricanes Never Cross the Equator: The Science Behind the Mystery

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Hurricanes known as typhoons in the Pacific and cyclones in the Indian Ocean are immensely powerful storms, drawing their energy from warm tropical waters. These violent systems unleash destructive winds, torrential rains, and deadly storm surges, yet there’s one place on Earth they never cross: the equator. The reason lies in the Coriolis effect, a force created by Earth's rotation. This effect causes storms in the Northern Hemisphere to spin counterclockwise and in the Southern Hemisphere to spin clockwise. However, at the equator, the Coriolis effect is nearly zero, preventing hurricanes from forming or gaining the necessary spin to sustain themselves. Even storms that form near the equator are steered away before they can cross it. According to Mathew Barlow, a professor at the U...

Mar82025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

2 cyclone Hit Australia Orders Mass Evacuations landfall in Queensland

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Thousands of people in eastern Australia have been ordered to evacuate as Tropical Cyclone Alfred nears landfall. The powerful storm expected to hit as a Category 2 cyclone is bringing heavy rain, strong winds and massive waves causing power outages and flooding in parts of Queensland and New South Wales. Alfred is currently moving 120 km from Brisbane and 85 km from Gold Coast, with wind gusts exceeding 100 kph (62 mph). Officials warn that the slow-moving storm could bring days of heavy rain, increasing the risk of floods. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli urged residents to evacuate or stay with family and friends, calling evacuation centers a "last resort." Prime Minister Anthony Albanese echoed the warning, saying, "This isn’t a time for sightseeing. Please stay safe." Floo...

Mar62025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Cyclone Alfred Threatens Southeast Queensland 2.5 million people

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Tropical Cyclone Alfred is set to strike densely populated regions of southeast Queensland and northeast New South Wales with Brisbane among the areas in its direct path. The Queensland capital home to over 2.5 million people faces a significant threat from storm surges and flooding as the cyclone nears. Brisbane City Council has warned that nearly 20,000 properties could be affected, urging residents to consider relocating before the cyclone makes landfall. The peak flooding and storm surges are expected to begin Thursday, with the cyclone forecast to cross the coast early Friday morning. New flood modeling, based on the latest Bureau of Meteorology forecasts, indicates that affected properties could experience anything from minor yard inundation to severe flooding inside homes. Whi...

Mar42025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

India Warns of Monsoon Cyclone Forecast Risks as US Climate Cuts Shake Global Weather Tracking

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Indian scientists have raised alarms over job cuts at the United States’ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, warning that reduced climate observations could disrupt India’s monsoon forecasts and cyclone tracking. The layoffs, part of the Donald Trump administration’s efforts to reduce the federal workforce, have affected hundreds of meteorologists and climate experts responsible for weather monitoring and forecasting. Union Ministry of Earth Sciences Secretary M Ravichandran expressed concerns about the potential impact on weather predictions. He explained that fewer ocean observations mean less data for forecast models, ultimately reducing predictability. Climate scientist Roxy Mathew Koll from the Indian Institute for Tropical Meteorology called the NOAA layoffs a global ...

Mar42025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Cyclone Alfred Set to Strike Southeast Queensland After landfall

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Southeast Queensland is bracing for the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, expected to make landfall late Thursday as a Category 2 storm. This marks the first cyclone to hit so far south in half a century, since ex-Tropical Cyclone Zoe in 1974. Cyclone Alfred, which initially formed over the Coral Sea nine days ago, intensified to a severe Category 4 storm before weakening as it moved into cooler waters. However, it has now regained strength and changed direction, making a direct approach toward Queensland’s heavily populated coastal areas. With wind gusts reaching up to 164 km/h, the cyclone is expected to cause damage to homes, trees, power lines, and beachside infrastructure along the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast. Authorities have issued a flood watch for regions from Maryborough...

Feb282025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Rare Triple Cyclone Event Seen on South Pacific Raising Climate Concerns

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Satellite imagery has captured an extraordinary meteorological phenomenon in the South Pacific, where three tropical cyclones Rae, Seru, and Alfred are simultaneously active. Stretching over 8,000 kilometers from the eastern coast of Australia into the Pacific Ocean, this rare occurrence underscores the unpredictability of extreme weather patterns. Unprecedented Cyclone Activity Amid La Niña This triple cyclone event coincides with the peak of the region’s cyclone season. Meteorologists note that while such occurrences are rare, they are not without precedent the last recorded instance was in January 2021, with cyclones Lucas, Ana, and Bina. However, what makes this event particularly striking is that it is happening during a La Niña phase, a climate pattern that typically cools ocea...

Feb172025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Cyclone Zelia Set to Hit Western Australia with Destructive Force

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Severe Tropical Cyclone Zelia is barreling toward Australia’s northwest coast and is expected to make landfall near Port Hedland early Friday evening. This powerful category five storm poses a significant threat to Western Australia’s coastline and inland regions, with the potential to cause widespread damage. Port Hedland, Australia’s busiest iron ore export port, is directly in Zelia’s path. Surrounding towns like Marble Bar, Tom Price, and Paraburdoo are also on high alert for strong winds and heavy rainfall. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) warns that sustained winds of 205 km/h and gusts reaching 290 km/h could flatten homes, topple trees, and down power lines. Zelia’s strength underscores growing concerns about the increasing severity of tropical cyclones as global warming conti...

Jan282025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Storm Éowyn Bomb Cyclone Unleashes Fury Over British Isles

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Storm Éowyn has swept across the British Isles, bringing devastating winds and record-breaking gusts, particularly to Ireland and Scotland. Meteorologists have classified this weather phenomenon as a “bomb cyclone” due to the dramatic drop in air pressure at its center a staggering 50 millibars in just 24 hours, more than double the threshold for explosive cyclogenesis. The extraordinary intensity of Storm Éowyn was anticipated, prompting red weather warnings from the Met Office and Met Éireann. These alerts covered all of Ireland and central and southern Scotland, warning of widespread gusts between 80-90 mph and up to 100 mph in exposed areas. Mace Head, on Ireland’s west coast, provisionally recorded a record-breaking gust of 114 mph. Storm Éowyn’s ferocity places it alongside inf...

Dec62024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

India’s Cyclone Disaster Management Initiatives and Projects for Safeguarding Coastal Communities

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India with its vast coastline of over 7,500 km, is highly vulnerable to cyclones that often wreak havoc on lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure. To address these challenges, the country has implemented several forward-looking initiatives aimed at minimizing the impact of cyclones and ensuring the safety and resilience of its coastal communities. These initiatives combine structural improvements, policy reforms, and advanced forecasting systems, underscoring India's commitment to disaster preparedness and mitigation. National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP) The National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP) is a flagship initiative launched to reduce the vulnerability of coastal states and Union Territories to cyclonic disasters. The project takes a two-pronged approach, i...