Cyclones, Flooding, Drought
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Geography
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Revise & Test
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What to Focus On
- Cyclones form over warm tropical oceans with sea temperature above 27°C.
- Six conditions are required for cyclone formation.
- India faces cyclones mainly in October–November and April–May.
- Floods occur when rivers or coasts overflow due to high water levels.
- 12% of India’s land is flood-prone.
- Main causes: heavy rain, sedimentation, deforestation, cyclones, and blocked drainage.
- Drought is caused by prolonged lack of rainfall and human interference.
- 70% of India is drought-prone.
- Effects include crop failure, water scarcity, migration, and epidemics.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Cyclones can form over land if the temperature is high enough.
All floods are caused by heavy rainfall.
Drought means no rainfall at all for years.
Memory Tips
Definition of a cyclone: rapid inward air circulation around a low-pressure area
Cyclone-prone months in India: October, November, December, April, May
Conditions for cyclone formation (6 points)
Cyclone wind direction: anticlockwise in Northern Hemisphere, clockwise in Southern
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