How the cyclone gets named ‘Amphan’
Cyclone Amphan, which is now located in the southeastern Bay of Bengal and adjoining southwestern Bay of Bengal, is slowly approaching the coast of Bangladesh. In the meantime, curiosity has appeared in the minds of the people about the name 'Amphan'. Even before this, the names of cyclones at different times were Mahasen, Sidr, Aila, Nargis, Fani and Bulbul etc. Following this, the cyclone has been named 'Amphan'.
Regarding the name of the cyclone, meteorologist Abdur Rahman Khan told Barta24.com that eight countries under the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and Escap- Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Oman, Myanmar, Pakistan and Thailand generally fixed the name of any cyclone in this region. They name the cyclones originated in the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean.
Regarding the pronunciation of the name 'Amphan', meteorologist Rashedur Rahman told Barta24.com that Thailand has named the storm 'Amphan'. Consistent with the Thai pronunciation we decided to pronounce ‘P’. This is how the name 'Amphan' came to be.
According to the latest news, it may cross the area between Khulna and Chittagong on Tuesday (May 19) late night or Wednesday (May 20) afternoon or evening. At this time in Satkhira, Khulna, Bagerhat, Jhalokati, Pirojpur, Barguna, Patuakhali, Bhola, Barisal, Laxmipur, Chandpur, Noakhali, Feni, Chittagong district and their remote islands and chars may experience heavy rains can reach along with gusty winds at an speed of 140-160 km per hour.