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Asevere cyclone that hit Odisha in May 2019 was given the name ‘Fani’ (pronounced as Foni). What does this namemean?
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Asevere cyclone that hit Odisha in May 2019 was given the name ‘Fani’ (pronounced as Foni). What does this namemean?

A.

Sapphire

B.

Elephant

C.

Snake

D.

Lotus

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Snake.
· The name ‘Fani’ means ‘snake’ and was suggested by Bangladesh as part of the naming conventions for tropical cyclones in the Indian Ocean.
· Tropical cyclones are named to facilitate communication and ensure clarity, especially in warning the public and coordinating disaster response efforts.
· The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and regional meteorological centers collaborate to name cyclones, and each member country in the region submits names for future storms.

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