What About Cyclone Gati?

What About Cyclone Gati?

Storm Gati was the strongest tropical cyclone on record to make landfall in Somalia (source Wikipedia), and one of few tropical cyclones to do so in the country. The third cyclonic storm

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of the 2020 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, Gati formed from an area of low pressure in the Arabian Sea, on 21 November.

Who gave Cyclone Gati?

Some of the names that were suggested by India and are included in the list are Gati, Aag, and Vyom. A cyclone, derived from the Greek word Cylos for “coiling snake,” is named when the intense circular storm's wind speed reaches 74 kilometres per hour.

Which country gave the name Gati?

This is the third name to be used from the list of names for North Indian Ocean Cycle, released in 2020. The word 'Nivar' means prevention. Recently, on November 22 cyclone Gati made landfall in Somalia. Its's name Gati - meaning speed or velocity- was suggested by India.

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