00:00The cyclone Dana has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm in last midnight
00:05and it is moving north-northwestward with the speed of 12 kilometer per hour
00:12during last six hours. As we brace ourselves for the impending arrival of
00:17cyclone Dana the whisperer of nature's fury remind us of the power that lies
00:23within our atmosphere with predictions of heavy rain and devastating winds
00:28communities along the coast of India are preparing for its impact. But cyclone
00:33Dana is not the first storm to test our resilience. In recent years India has
00:39faced a barrage of severe storm. For example cyclone Thokte in the year 2021
00:45made headlines causing widespread destruction across Gujarat, Kerala and
00:50Maharashtra leaving over 150 people dead and millions without electricity. Before
00:56that cyclone Amphan in the year 2020 made headlines tearing through the coast
01:01of West Bengal and Odisha displacing 13 million people and causing billions in
01:07damage. Cyclones the spinning giants of Indian and Pacific Oceans. But question
01:15is what exactly are cyclones? Picture yourself in the midst of a storm like the
01:20one shown in the movie The Perfect Storm. Cyclones are massive storms that form
01:26over warm ocean waters particularly in the Indian Ocean and South Pacific. They
01:32are born from warm moist air rising from the sea creating a low-pressure zone
01:36that draws the cooler air. This cycle results in a gigantic storm system
01:41capable of causing extensive devastation. Cyclones primarily affect regions in the
01:47South Asia, Southeast Asia and parts of Africa striking countries like India
01:52Bangladesh and Madagascar. Their destructive power is evident in
01:57flooding, storm surges and wind damage. Typhoons the Pacific's furious twins of
02:04cyclone. Now let's shift our focus to the Northwest Pacific and you will find a
02:10different name for similar storm. They are the typhoons. Just like in the movie
02:16The Day After Tomorrow these storms can unleash a torrent of rain and powerful
02:22winds wrecking havoc on coastal cities. Typhoons are formed under the same
02:27principles as a cyclone but are predominantly found in the Pacific. They
02:32strike East Asia affecting countries like Philippines, Japan and Taiwan often
02:37resulting in catastrophic consequences. One such disaster was Typhoon Haiyan in
02:43the year 2013 struck the Philippines leaving over 6,000 dead and millions
02:49displaced. It served as a real-time reminder of nature's fury. Tornadoes
02:55lands twisting demons. If you have seen the movie called Twister then you would
03:01know how destructive these whirlwinds can be or in simple terms tornadoes can
03:07be. Honestly they are yet another beast entirely. Unlike cyclones and typhoons
03:13which form over water, tornadoes occur over land often within the turmoil of
03:18thunderstorm. Tornadoes form when warm moist air meet cool and dry air creating
03:25a clash that results in spinning vortex. While smaller in scale than cyclones and
03:31typhoons, tornadoes possesses the fastest winds on the earth reaching up to 480
03:37kilometer per hour. Tornado alley in the United States is infamous for its
03:43frequent tornadoes but region in India particularly during the monsoon season
03:48can also experience these fierce storms. For instance the Joplin tornado in the
03:54year 2011 in the US became one of the deadliest in the history claiming 158
04:00lives and causing significant destructions. As we prepare for Cyclone
04:05Dana we are reminded once again of the unpredictability of nature. These storms
04:12be it the cyclones, typhoon and tornadoes may seem like villains from our favorite
04:17disaster movies but they remind us of our vulnerabilities yet alone inspire
04:23resilience. Communities come together to rebuild recover and emerge stronger. As we
04:30face the challenges posed by these forces understanding their nature and
04:35preparing ourselves can make all the differences. That's all in today's video
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