Question 5GS3GS1

Discuss the factors responsible for increased cyclonic activity in the Arabian Sea. (Answer in 150 words)

Introduction

Usually Bay of Bengal witnesses significantly more cyclones than Arabian sea, but recently there has been an increase in cyclone activity in Arabian sea

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Main Body

Factors causing increased cyclonic activity in Arabian sea: (1) Rising sea surface temperature due to global warming boosts cyclone formation (2) Per IPCC we have crossed 1.0°C above pre-industrial average (3) El Nino causing warming

Continued factors: (3) Strengthening of tropical depressions driving cyclones into India's west coast (4) Stability of cirrus over region weakening vertical wind shear (5) Subtropical jet stream results in increased low pressure regions in Arabian sea (6) Increase in climate variability due to climate change (7) Extreme confocal events in India up by 75%, since 1950 (CIMO)

— Aryan Yadav · AIR 31

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Conclusion

This increased activity calls for enhanced preparedness by following NDMA guidelines & Early warning system of IMD

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Diagram

Simple diagram showing Arabian Sea vs Bay of Bengal comparison

Provides context by comparing with Bay of Bengal
Cites scientific authority (IPCC)
Mentions specific temperature thresholds
Explains mechanism (warming causes cyclones)

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AIR 31

Subject & Paper

GS3GS1

Topic

Important Geophysical Phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.

Cyclonic activity

Increased cyclonic activity in Arabian Sea

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