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IMD says the cyclone is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts on Wednesday morning, with winds of 115 kmph to 125 kmph, gusting to 140 kmph; set to have worse impact than last year’s Montha cyclone
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When is the cyclone expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts?
The cyclone is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts on October 28. This is crucial for evacuation and relief efforts.
Consider the following statements regarding Cyclone Forecast: 1. The cyclone is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 29. 2. The cyclone is expected to have winds of 120 kmph to 130 kmph. 3. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is predicting a 'severe cyclonic storm'. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because the fact list states the cyclone is expected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday morning, which is October 28. Statement 2 is correct because the fact list states the cyclone is expected to have winds of 115 kmph to 125 kmph, gusting to 140 kmph. Statement 3 is incorrect because the fact list states the cyclone is set to become a 'very severe cyclonic storm', not a 'severe cyclonic storm'.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The cyclone is expected to have a worse impact than last year's Montha cyclone. Statement-II: The cyclone is set to become a 'very severe cyclonic storm'. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement 1 is true because the fact list states that the cyclone is expected to have a worse impact than last year's Montha cyclone. Statement 2 is true because the fact list states that the cyclone is set to become a 'very severe cyclonic storm'. However, the two statements are not causally related, as the severity of the cyclone does not directly explain its impact.