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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country has named the cyclonic storm ‘Mandous’ in the bay of Bengal?
A
Armenia
B
United Arab Emirates
C
United Kingdom
D
Uganda
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -10. The name – Cyclone Mandous– has been given by the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Detailed explanation-2: -CHECK OUT THE LATEST LIVE UPDATES ON CYCLONIC STROM MANDOUS The name “Mandous” was given to the storm when it was only a well-marked area over the Andaman Sea and the adjoining Bay of Bengal. It was named Mandous by the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Detailed explanation-3: -The Indian Meterological Department has said that ‘Mandous’ was a name submitted by WMO member United Arab Emirates and is pronounced as ‘Man-Dous.

Detailed explanation-4: -Satellite images, weather maps and tracks of Cyclonic Storm Mandous 2022, December 4 - 10. Max wind speed 100km/h. Mandous is located 26 km southwest of Chennai, India, and has moved west-northwestward at 11 km/h (6 knots) over the past 6 hours.

Detailed explanation-5: -Cyclone Mandus is currently threatening the northern districts of Tamil Nadu. The name was suggested by the United Arab Emirates. Mantus means treasure chest in the local language. The next storm will be named ‘Mocha’ as suggested by the country of Yemen.

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