Cyclone Hamoon intensifies into ‘severe cyclonic storm’ over Bay of Bengal

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.
  
  

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.