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Did you know you can name cyclones too? Here's how
Updated On: 12 June, 2019 12:09 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
The suggested name can be communicated to the Director General of Meteorology department or sent to the IMD's email address.

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With Cyclone Vayu set to make landfall in Gujarat tomorrow, the India Meteorological Department on Wednesday said thunderstorm and lightning accompanied with gusty wind are likely to occur in the southern districts of the state. Ever wondered how cyclones are actually named? In fact, you can name one too. Here's how.
According to Mumbai IMD Deputy Director General KS Hosilkar, "Naming a cyclone is the most important. Sometimes, there are two to three cyclones moving in one sea or ocean together. So, to identify and keep a continuous watch without getting confused, it is important to name cyclones. Also to study the pattern and other research, naming is very important. We cannot give numbers and talk about a particular cyclone so naming is very important."


