What is the name of the cylone that hit the eastern coasts on 20 May 2020?
A. Typhoon
B. Amphan
C. Fani
D. Nancy
Answer:B
What is the name of the cylone that hit the eastern coasts on 20 May 2020?
A. Typhoon B. Amphan C. Fani D. Nancy
Explanation: The Home Ministry stated that cyclone ‘Amphan’ will likely turn into a super cyclonic storm by the evening of May 18 and will hit the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal on May 20. An extremely severe cyclone packing winds of up to 190 kmph roared into West Bengal on May 20, dumping heavy rain and leaving a trail of destruction that left at least two people dead. After making landfall at 2.30 p.m. between Digha in West Bengal and and Hatiya island in Bangladesh, cyclone Amphan cut a swathe through the coastal areas, flattening fragile dwellings, uprooting trees and electric poles. At least 6.58 lakh people were evacuated in West Bengal and Odisha before the cyclone struck. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier informed that the storm has turned extremely severe over the Bay of Bengal.........Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK