Current Affair 1:

News:

Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful tropical cyclone to strike Asia this year following Hurricane Beryl, has caused widespread devastation across Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand.

In another incident, two people died in China’s eastern Jiangsu province as Typhoon Bebinca.

Why are these storms occurring more frequently and why are they so intense?

What is a typhoon?

A typhoon is a form of cyclone that has wind speeds of 119 kmph and above. It develops over warm ocean waters near the equator. When warm, moist air rises from the ocean surface, it creates a low-pressure area. Over the Atlantic and East Pacific, typhoons are commonly called "hurricanes."

Typhoon Yagi, with peak winds of 260 kmph, reached Category 5 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, signifying its extreme strength. Category 5 storms are among the most destructive, with winds exceeding 252 kmph.

Typhoon Bebinca with top wind speeds of 151 kph (94 mph) near its eye reached category 1 storm on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

Reasons?

 

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