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List three major cyclones which have occured in India in the last 20 years. List two major destruction caused by each of the cyclones. What measures were taken by the local government and communities to reduce the loss of life and destruction of property? Mention two suggestions you would like to propose to the local government.

Correct Answer

Three major cyclones in India include:

(1) Cyclone Amphan (2020) - caused widespread destruction in West Bengal and Odisha with wind speeds up to 270 km/h, flooding coastal areas and damaging infrastructure.

(2) Cyclone Fani (2019) - affected Odisha, causing extensive damage to trees, power lines, and buildings.

(3) Cyclone Tauktae (2021) - affected Gujarat and Maharashtra coastlines, causing flooding and infrastructure damage.

Government measures included early warning systems, evacuation of millions of people to cyclone shelters, deployment of disaster response teams, and restoration of power and communication.

Community measures included following evacuation orders, staying in shelters, and helping in rescue operations.

Suggestions for local government include: improving cyclone shelter infrastructure with better facilities, and developing stronger early warning communication systems reaching remote coastal villages.

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Explanation

The chapter mentions Cyclone Amphan (2020) with peak wind speeds of 270 km/h as an example of destructive cyclones. It also discusses the role of India Meteorological Department (IMD) in monitoring cyclones and the importance of cyclone shelters.

Solution Steps

  1. Identify three major cyclones: Cyclone Amphan (2020), Cyclone Fani (2019), and Cyclone Tauktae (2021)

  2. Cyclone Amphan destruction: flooding of coastal areas and damage to infrastructure with wind speeds up to 270 km/h

  3. Cyclone Fani destruction: extensive damage to trees, power lines, and buildings in Odisha

  4. Cyclone Tauktae destruction: flooding and infrastructure damage along Gujarat and Maharashtra coastlines

  5. Government measures: early warning systems, mass evacuation to cyclone shelters, disaster response teams, power and communication restoration

  6. Community measures: following evacuation orders, staying in shelters, assisting in rescue operations

  7. Suggestions: improve cyclone shelter infrastructure with better facilities, develop stronger early warning communication systems for remote coastal villages

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