Question 5Discuss the factors responsible for increased cyclonic activity in the Arabian SeaGS1GS1
अरब सागर में चक्रवातों की गतिविधि में वृद्धि के लिए उत्तरदायी कारकों पर चर्चा कीजिए। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में दीजिए) / Discuss the factors responsible for increased cyclonic activity in the Arabian Sea. (Answer in 150 words)
Introduction
Cyclones refer to intense storms accompanied by winds and rains. Traditionally cyclones Ratio Bay of Bengal : Arabian Sea 2 : 1
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but, in recent times, increase in number of cyclones in Arabian Sea.
Eg Cyclone Asna originated in Arabian Sea (2023) near Gujarat.
# FACTORS RESPONSIBLE :-
1Increased Sea surface temperatures above 27°C due to climate change and global Warming.
2Changing Wind Patterns → due to weakened Monsoon.
3Weakened Vertical wind drift in the Arabian Sea.
4Increased low pressure conditions due to higher sunshine.
5Rise in sea levels EG due to Arctic melting — also intensifies the cyclones in Arabian Sea.
Way Forward
1Early Warning System
EG MISSION MAUSAM to ramp up weather infrastructure
2Best Practices
OdishaBangladeshMulti-purpose cycle shelters
Pre-emptive evacuation
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- Provides good historical context (2:1 ratio)
- Recent example given (Cyclone Asna, 2023)
- Clear factor identification
- Specific temperature thresholds mentioned
Topper
Rasneet Kaur
AIR 51
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Salient features of World's Physical Geography
Important Geophysical Phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.
Cyclonic activity in Arabian Sea
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