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| What is the fast-moving cyclone 'Bupper Joy' towards the coasts of Pakistan and India? |
According to the Meteorological Department of Pakistan, Cyclone Biparjoy is moving towards the southeastern coastal areas of Pakistan with high-speed winds of about 150 kilometers per hour and waves of 35 to 40 feet.
According to the department, due to the current atmospheric conditions, this cyclone, 760 km from Karachi, may intensify in the next 24 hours and it may take the form of a 'very powerful' cyclone.
Determining the direction of this storm, it is being told that according to the wind direction, there is a possibility that the direction of this storm will be towards the south-eastern Sindh and Gujarat coast in India.
On the other hand, NDMA, the organization dealing with natural disasters, says that only by checking the progress of this storm, it will be possible to estimate at which point it will hit the coast and what its effects will be.
Along with the Meteorological Department, NDMA has also advised all the concerned institutions to remain alert.
The cyclone was named 'Bapar Joy' by Bangladesh, which means disaster or natural calamity in Bengali.
Like Pakistan, the Indian Meteorological Department has also predicted that the cyclone may turn into a 'very severe cyclonic storm' in the next few hours and reach the coast of Pakistan and adjoining Saurashtra and Kutch by June 15. can
According to India Meteorological Department, this storm is moving at a speed of five kilometers per hour for the last six hours. However, due to this, in the next few days, the winds in the Arabian Sea may be blowing at a speed of 155 to 165 km per hour and the wind speed may reach up to 190 km per hour further.
According to the Indian Meteorological Department, Cyclone Biparjoy is gradually strengthening and will come very close to the Gujarat coast in the coming days.
Possible Effects of Cyclone Bupper Joy
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned that due to the cyclone, the districts of Karachi, Thatta, Badin, Tharparkar, and Mirpur Khas in Southeast Sindh are likely to receive rain with strong winds from the evening of June 13, which will damage the houses. Damage may occur.
The fear has also been expressed that with this storm three meters i.e. eight to ten feet high waves may also hit the coastline.
Fishermen have been warned to avoid sailing in the open sea from June 11 as the weather conditions in the Arabian Sea may worsen.
Meanwhile, Commissioner Karachi has banned citizens from going to the sea, fishing, and bathing from June 11 until the storm subsides.
In view of the situation caused by the storm, the Indian Meteorological Department has also issued an advisory for fishermen in the coastal areas of Gujarat and asked the fishermen to stay in the West Central Arabian Sea till June 15 and North from June 12 to 15. Do not enter the Arabian Sea and the adjacent Central Arabian Sea.
Indian authorities have issued a warning to most of the coastal areas including Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Goa to remain on high alert from Saturday.
How is a cyclone formed?
Cyclones are formed by warm air and move in a circular pattern. Such storms bring with them strong winds and rains that are born over the warm waters of the oceans and intensify as they advance.
As the warm ocean air rises, it slows down and becomes a cloud. This is called a high-pressure area.
As this air rises, air decreases near sea level. This is called a low-pressure area.
More air moves in to fill the gap towards this low-pressure area, which warms up and rotates in a circular motion.
Hurricanes that rotate must have a focal point. It is called the eye of the storm which is the calm part.
Here, the air pressure decreases and the storm rotates around this point.
Why are hurricanes so destructive?
A hurricane's intensity increases as it travels over the surface of the water. This is because the warm air above the storm acts as fuel.
As this warm air rises, it is replaced by alternative air and forms a cyclone or cycle, and we see many hurricanes grow in size.
However, as these hurricanes approach land, their intensity decreases because they are no longer traveling over warm water and so their fuel is depleted.
However, these storms are capable of causing significant damage with strong winds and rain.
However, it is very difficult to predict how strong a hurricane will be and which part of the earth it will hit.
Their direction can be determined and preparation ahead of time can help to deal with their impact.
In areas that are close to the coast, care should be taken in the construction of buildings so that they do not suffer much damage from hurricanes.
In such areas, local people can be alerted by sirens. In some countries, citizens are urged to stock up on essential supplies in advance, including food, water, and medical supplies.