Abstract:
This report gives the review of cyclonic storm formed over the East Arabian Sea, latitude 11.0 n and longitude 71 e on 4th June, 1998. Moving initially west-northwestward then northwards, it recurved northeastward and weakened after crossing the coast of India on 9th June, 1998. In this case, the intensity of circulation was examined at different levels, from surface to upper level (200 hpa). This system intensified into a severe cyclonic storm (WMO categories V as discussed in Appendix-I in the article) on 7th June, 1998. The cyclonic circulation extended upto mid-troposphere and significant positive vorticity was observed at 850 hpa and 500 hpa through out the period. Climatic record shows that 12 cyclonic storms, which intensified into severe cyclonic storm formed in the Arabian Sea in the month of June, based on 99 years data (1891-1989) (Mandal 1991).
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67-73
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Meterology, Volume: 2, Issue: 4, Year: 2005