Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?

(a) The intensity and frequency of tropical cyclones is increasing, but economic damage is decreasing.
(b) More tropical cyclones occur in Bay of Bengal than Arabian Sea.
(c) The cyclonic systems developed in Pacific Ocean have impact on South-East Asia.
(d) Intensification of cyclone within 5 to 22 hrs. makes prediction of its track difficult.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is D

1. Statement (B) is correct. The Bay of Bengal experiences more tropical cyclones compared to the Arabian Sea, which is influenced by several oceanographic and atmospheric conditions that make it more prone to cyclone formation.
2. Statement (C) is correct. Cyclonic systems originating in the Pacific Ocean can indeed have an impact on South-East Asia. These systems, such as typhoons, affect countries like the Philippines, Vietnam, and other parts of South-East Asia.
3. Statement (D) is correct. The rapid intensification of a cyclone within a short time frame (5 to 22 hours) can make it more challenging to predict its exact track, which complicates forecasting efforts.

Information Booster:

1. Cyclones in the Bay of Bengal are often more frequent and intense, driven by specific oceanic and atmospheric conditions.
2. Tropical cyclones have become increasingly intense due to rising sea surface temperatures caused by global warming.
3. Southeast Asia experiences the full impact of Pacific cyclones, especially in countries like the Philippines, Taiwan, and Japan.
4. The rapid intensification of cyclones, also known as "bomb cyclones," makes tracking their development and predicting their landfall difficult for meteorologists.
5. Although the economic damage of tropical cyclones is rising, advancements in early warning systems and evacuation plans have helped reduce the loss of life.

Additional Knowledge:

​Statement (A) is incorrect. The intensity and frequency of tropical cyclones have indeed increased, but the economic damage has not consistently decreased. In fact, with increasing population density and vulnerability in coastal areas, the economic impact of these storms has generally increased.​