Cyclonic Storm Ditwah Landfall over Tamil Nadu
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BEFORE: Ditwah was a severe cyclonic storm fueled by warm sea surface temperatures in the southwest Bay of Bengal. NOW: Upon moving towards the Tamil Nadu coast, unfavorable atmospheric conditions caused it to weaken into a deep depression and then a remnant low.
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BEFORE: Northern Tamil Nadu was experiencing standard seasonal northeast monsoon showers. NOW: The stalled remnant low acted as a massive moisture pump, triggering persistent extreme rainfall and severe urban flooding in Chennai and neighboring districts.
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BEFORE: Indian disaster response agencies were on standby for domestic coastal emergencies. NOW: The severity of the storm prompted a dual response, mobilizing NDRF teams in Tamil Nadu and launching Operation Sagar Bandhu to deliver humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka.
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With Reference ToWith reference to Cyclonic Storm Ditwah and tropical cyclones in the North Indian Ocean, consider the following statements: 1. The name Ditwah was proposed by Yemen. 2. Tropical cyclones typically intensify upon making landfall due to increased surface friction. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?