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Cyclone Hamoon intensifies into ‘severe cyclonic storm’ over Bay of Bengal
Context:
According to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Hamoon has intensified into severe cyclonic storm over Bay of Bengal region.
Cyclone Hamoon:
- 'Hamoon' has been moving northeastwards with a speed of 18 km per hour.
- Location of Cyclone: The cyclonic storm has been predicted to get intensified into a severe cyclonic storm and is currently centered over the northwest Bay of Bengal.
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Areas to get affected:
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What is severe cyclonic storm?
- A cyclonic disturbance in which the maximum average surface wind speed is in the range of 48 to 63 knots (89 to 118 km/h).
- Severe cyclonic storm with a core of hurricane winds.
- A cyclonic disturbance in which the maximum average surface wind speed is 64 knots (119 km/h) or more.
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