Asani

According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Asani formed over the southeast parts of the Bay of Bengal.

• In 2022, Asani was the first cyclonic storm to hit the North Indian Ocean.
• Sri Lanka gave it the name, which in Sinhalese means "wrath."
• Thailand has given the cyclone that develops after Asani the name Sitrang.
• Up-and-coming Indian names include Ghurni, Probaho, Jhar, and Murasu.

Favourable Conditions for Tropical Cyclones Formation

• Large sea surface with temperature higher than 27° C.
• Presence of the Coriolis force.
• Small variations in the vertical wind speed.
• A pre-existing weak low-pressure area or low-level-cyclonic circulation.
• Upper divergence above ....