Sat Nov 30 06:26:52 UTC 2024: ## Cyclone Fengal Intensifies in Bay of Bengal
**Chennai, India – November 30, 2024** – A deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal intensified into a cyclonic storm on Friday, November 29th, 2024, and has been officially named Fengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), one of six Regional Specialised Meteorological Centres (RSMCs) worldwide, assigned the name. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), multiple cyclones can exist simultaneously, hence the naming convention to avoid confusion and aid in disaster management.
Fengal, a name proposed by Saudi Arabia and meaning “blend of linguistic tradition and cultural identity,” is part of a rotating list of names contributed by various countries. The next cyclone will be named Shakhti (Sri Lanka), followed by Montha (Thailand). The system of naming cyclones ensures clarity and facilitates international collaboration in disaster response.
The article highlights several past cyclones and their names, including Dana (Qatar), Remal (Oman), Mandous (UAE), Sitrang (Thailand), Asani (Sri Lanka), Ockhi (Bangladesh), and Mora (Thailand). The IMD has also contributed names such as Gati, Megh, and Akash. These names, chosen for their brevity, distinctiveness, and inoffensiveness across languages, help raise public awareness and improve preparedness for these potentially devastating weather events. Past cyclones have caused significant damage and loss of life, emphasizing the importance of timely warnings and effective disaster management strategies.
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