Cyclones and Its Types

High temperature and low-pressure conditions lead to formation of cyclones.

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Cyclones rotate anti-clockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere.

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Cyclones are classified into four types based on wind strength.

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Tropical Cyclones (hurricanes or typhoons)

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Extratropical Cyclones

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Polar Cyclones

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Mesocyclones

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Cyclone detection systems in India

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Cyclones and Its Types

High temperature and low-pressure conditions lead to formation of cyclones.

Cyclone Formation

Cyclones rotate anti-clockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere.

Cyclonic Rotation

Cyclones are classified into four types based on wind strength.

MesocycloClassification of Cyclonesnes

Tropical Cyclones (hurricanes or typhoons)

These are rapidly rotating storms with low-pressure centers and closed circulation, produce heavy rain and strong winds.

Extratropical Cyclones

They are large-scale low-pressure systems in middle latitudes, often referred to as mid-latitude cyclones.

Polar Cyclones

They are formed over the Arctic and Antarctic seas in less than 24 hours.

Mesocyclones

These are vertical air rotations during severe thunderstorms that can develop into tornadoes

Cyclone detection systems in India

Area Cyclone Warning Centres (ACWCs) and Cyclone Warning Centres (CWCs) are the Cyclone Warning Systems in India.