mention hazardous effect of thunderstorm and Cyclone
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The Hazard
The impact from cyclones extends over a wide area, with strong winds and heavy rains. However, the greatest damage to life and property is not from the wind, but from secondary events such as storm surges, flooding, landslides and tornadoes.
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Destruction Caused By Cyclones
- Trees, buildings etc collapse due to strong wind killing many people.
- Storm surges are Strong winds push water towards a shore. The low-pressure area in the eye lifts water surface in the center which as high as 3 to 12 m. It appears like a water wall moving towards a shore. As a result, water enters the low coastal areas and causes severe loss of life and property.
- Cyclones may also cause prolonged heavy rains. This may lead to floods causing heavy losses. Water becomes contaminated and people may suffer from various water-borne diseases.
- It may block the rail and road transport system as well as telephones and other communication systems.
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