How has global warming impacted the Arabian Sea cyclone forecasts

Explore the effect of rising oceanic temperatures on Arabian Sea cyclones.
The Arabian Sea has seen a significant increase in the frequency and intensity of cyclones in recent years due to global warming. Here are some effects rising oceanic temperatures have on Arabian Sea cyclones:
  • Hotter ocean temperatures provide more energy and moisture for cyclones to form and intensify. This means that cyclones are more likely to form and reach higher categories than they would have before.
  • Rising sea levels can increase the storm surge height at the coast, leading to more damage and destruction.
  • Cyclones are moving slower and meandering more than before. This means that the regions affected by the cyclones are seeing more prolonged periods of heavy rainfall, leading to flooding and mudslides which can be very devastating.
  • In addition, global warming has caused the Arabian Sea to experience unprecedented heatwaves, which can cause mass coral bleaching and negatively impact ecosystems in the area.
All of these factors combined make it difficult for meteorologists to accurately predict cyclones in the Arabian Sea, and the impact of global warming is only expected to worsen in the coming years.
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