Why are cyclones rare in Arabian Sea?

“High intensity cyclones were relatively less frequent in the Arabian Sea than in the Bay of Bengal because of lower sea surface temperature (SST) and unfavourable wind shear,” says Preeti Tewari, an associate professor of geography at the University of Delhi.

Why more cyclones in Arabian Sea this year?

Surface temperatures in the Arabian Sea have increased rapidly during the past century due to global warming. These warmer temperatures support active convection, heavy rainfall, and intense cyclones. The rising temperature is also enabling the Arabian Sea to supply ample energy for the intensification of cyclones.

Is the Arabian Sea becoming cyclone friendly?

The frequency and intensity of cyclones in the Arabian Sea have increased in recent years. This is because of the rapid warming that has made the relatively cooler Arabian Sea (compared to the Bay of Bengal) a warm pool region that can actively support cyclone formation.

How many cyclones are there in the Arabian Sea?

The Arabian Peninsula is a peninsula between the Red Sea, the Arabian Sea, and the Persian Gulf. There are 64 known tropical cyclones that affected the peninsula, primarily Yemen and Oman.

Why Bay of Bengal have more cyclones?

Most of these storms form in the Bay of Bengal, due to higher sea surface temperatures as compared to those in the Arabian Sea, which sees far fewer cyclones. The warmth leads to evaporation of moisture-laden air, which rises, with cool air rushing in below.

What is the difference between Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal?

Arabian sea branch is located at western side of India whereas the Bay of Bengal branch is in the northeastern part of the Indian Ocean which is bounded on the west and northwest by India.

Which was the last super cyclone in Arabian Sea?

Cyclone Kyarr Cyclone Kyarr was the second strongest tropical cyclone since cyclone Gonu in 2007. Cyclone Kyarr developed in the Arabian Sea and moved towards the Gulf of Aden from the Indian coast. It hit Western India, Oman, UAE, Socotra and Somalia.

Why Arabian Sea is transforming into Tropical cyclone hotbed?

The changing climate and rising global warming have converted the Arabian Sea into a new hotbed for cyclonic activities. Earlier the majority of the cyclones used to occur in the Bay of Bengal.