Tropical cyclones that have been unusually rare in recent decades have formed near the equator. Cyclone Ockchi in 2017, which devastated Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Sri Lanka, was the last major cyclone in the Indian neighborhood.
As Cyclone Biporjoy approaches the port of Jakhau in Kutch, Gujarat, the potential impact on wildlife species, Great Indian Bustards (GIBs) and Asiatic lions have raised concerns among conservationists and authorities
Tropical Cyclone Freddy formed in the Indian Ocean a month ago, initially hitting southern Africa in late February. In southern Africa, it left 463 dead, 360 of them in Malawi; in Mozambique, 86; and 7 on the island of Madagascar.
Research published in Trends in Plant Science asks for the first time about the interactions between tropical cyclones and fires that affect biomes in many islands and coastal areas.