How are Tropical Cyclones named (ClearIAS Explainer Video)

Cyclone is the formation of a very low-pressure system with very high-speed winds revolving around it. Basically, cyclone is the name given to an intensified tropical storm. How tropical cyclones are named?

Cyclones are given many names in different regions of the world – They are known as Typhoons in the China Sea and the Pacific Ocean; Hurricanes in the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean; Tornados in the Guinea lands of West Africa and southern USA.; Willy-willies in north-western Australia and Tropical Cyclones in the Indian Ocean.

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[paradox]

You said IMD name the cyclone. You also said WMO-ECAP name the cyclone. How is that possible

[tsidkenusid]

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[mdtabishalam]

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