Consider the following statements: 1. Cyclone ‘Sitrang’ lay centered about 230 km of Sagar Island in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, and made a landfall on Bangladesh coast. 2. It has been named by Indonesia. 3. The latest cyclonic storm has already battered several coastal regions of Bengal, and even brought downpour in Assam. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The correct answer is Both 1 and 3. Key Points Cyclone ‘Sitrang’ lay centered about 230 km of Sagar Island in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, and made a landfall on Bangladesh coast. It has been named by Thailand. The latest cyclonic storm has already battered several coastal regions of Bengal , and even brought downpour in Assam. Many districts in Odisha, Bengal and the northeastern states have been put on alert. Additional Information Favourable Conditions for Cyclone: Large sea surface with temperature higher than 27° C. Presence of the Coriolis force enough to create a cyclonic vortex. Small variations in the vertical wind speed. A pre-existing weak low-pressure area or low-level cyclonic circulation. Upper divergence above the sea level system. The IMD’s four colour codes are: Green : This code means that “all is well” and there is no likelihood of any adverse weather-related and there are no advisories issued. Yellow : The colour yellow signals authorities to “be aware” or on their guard. Orange: Meaning “Be prepared”, the IMD issues the orange alert as a warning for extremely bad weather, electricity blackouts and the possibility of communication disruptions, including road and rail closures. Red: The IMD issues the highest level of warning—indicating authorities should “take action”.