What is the name of the cyclonic storm that hit Bay of Bengal in May 2016 bringing in heavy damage in Sri Lanka and huge rains in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha?
A. Al-Neeno
B. Faison
C. Roanu
D. Tornedo
Answer:C
What is the name of the cyclonic storm that hit Bay of Bengal in May 2016 bringing in heavy damage in Sri Lanka and huge rains in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha?
A. Al-Neeno B. Faison C. Roanu D. Tornedo
Explanation: Roanu is the first tropical cyclone of the annual cyclone season. It originated from a low pressure area that formed south of Sri Lanka. It gradually drifted north and intensified into a cyclonic storm. It was classified as a depression by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on 17 May 2016. On 19 May it was classified as a severe cyclonic storm. It brought huge damage in Sri Lanka resulting in death of at least 58 persons. In India it mainly affected Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. It also brought heavy rains in West Bengal. Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Kakinada, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and Srikakulam (all Andhra Pradesh) received huge rains due to Roanu.