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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the name of Cyclone which has developed into a super cyclone in the Bay of Bengal on 19 May?
A
UMPHAN
B
AMPHAN
C
IMPHAN
D
OMPHAN
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The system quickly developed and was designated as Depression ARB 03 by IMD. The storm unexpectedly rapidly developed and the JTWC designated it as Tropical Cyclone 07A, peaking with winds of 60 mph (95 km/h). After ARB 03, Depression BOB 10 formed and meandered in the Bay of Bengal before dissipating.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cyclone Mandous The cyclone in the Bay of Bengal has already turned into a depression.

Detailed explanation-3: -These include the names Nisarga, Gati, Nivar, Burevi, Tauktae, Yaas, Gulab, Shaheen, Jawad, Asani and Sitrang. And now, Mandous - a name suggested by the United Arab Emirates - is the next in line. The previous cyclone, dubbed Sitrang, had impacted India’s eastern coast during the 2022 Diwali week late in October.

Detailed explanation-4: -Severe cyclone Asani raging in Bay of Bengal; expected to weaken without landfall.

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