Arabian Sea: The second tropical season begins... Will Arab countries be affected by cyclones?

Arab Weather - With the arrival of October and November, attention turns to the Arabian Sea and the northern Indian Ocean with the arrival of the second period of tropical activity, known scientifically as the post-monsoon season. This season is an important extension of the tropical weather cycle, directly and indirectly affecting the weather of the Arabian Peninsula and neighboring regions.

Tracks of tropical conditions in the Arabian Sea

Tropical conditions affecting the Arabian Peninsula usually originate in the southeastern Arabian Sea and, after forming, follow one of three main paths:

Northeast route: Towards India.

Northwest route : towards Pakistan and the Sultanate of Oman.

Western route: towards Yemen and the Horn of Africa.

Classification and severity of tropical cases

Tropical cyclones in the North Indian Ocean are classified according to the surface wind speed around the center:

Tropical storm : When wind speeds reach at least 34 knots (63 km/h), the tropical condition is officially named.

Tropical cyclone : When wind speeds reach 64 knots (118 km/h) or more.

Category 5 hurricane : Considered the most dangerous and destructive, with the potential to cause massive human and material losses.

Cyclone Gonu: The most powerful cyclone to hit the Arab world

One of the most notable tropical storms to hit the Arabian Sea was Cyclone Gonu, which swept across the Sultanate of Oman on June 3, 2007. To date, it remains the most powerful cyclone to affect the Arab world in modern history, causing widespread damage.

Are Arab countries affected by tropical cyclones?

Arab Weather experts noted that it's normal for tropical cyclones to form in the Arabian Sea during this time of year. However, current weather indicators show no signs of a tropical cyclone forming in the foreseeable future. Arab Weather recommends following the seasonal weather forecast via the Arab Weather app for more details on tropical storm forecasts.

The importance of following the second season

Meteorologists at Arab Weather emphasize that monitoring tropical conditions during the October and November seasons is extremely important, given the potential of these weather systems to impact India, Pakistan, Oman, Yemen, and parts of the Arabian Peninsula, whether through heavy rains, strong winds, or marine disturbances.

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