A strange meteorological phenomenon is registered in the things of the north and center of Peru. Its about Cyclone Yaku that would have its origin due to the intense rains registered in regions such as Piura, Lambayeque and Tumbes. According to the National Meteorology and Hydrology Service of Peru (Senamhi) this event would have unorganized tropical characteristics. What is known about this?
Specialists have considered that the Cyclone Yaku directly influences the rains that have been occurring in some regions of the north of the country such as Lambayeque, piura and tumbes. During the last weeks, intense rainfall has been recorded in different localities of the national territory.
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Also, according to senamhiin the coming days this could be repeated in regions such as Freedom, Lime and ancashaccording to him Meteorological warning No. 44. The entity specifies that this could be seen especially in the middle basins of the Pacific slope, generating an increase in flows and activation of streams.
WHAT IS A CYCLONE?
A cyclone It is considered a rapidly rotating storm originating in the tropical oceans. According to the portal of the World Meteorological Organization, one of its main characteristics is that it has a center of low pressure and clouds that go in a circular order as a spiral towards the starting point.
It also indicates that cyclones can have a diameter of between 200 and 500 km, and sometimes reach 1000 km.
WHAT DO CYCLONES CAUSE?
When you see this kind of tropical cyclones There are some situations that are generated such as:
- Strong winds.
- Torrential rains.
- high waves.
- Storm surges.
- floods.
WIND CHARACTERISTICS
According to the Yucatan portal, tropical cyclones are considered very dangerous and destructive. Likewise, it specifies that this phenomenon is characterized by its winds and they are divided into phases according to the speed of their Maximum Sustained Wind on the surface (VMS). These are:
- Tropical depression: VMS less than 63 km/h
- Tropical storm: VMS between 63 and 118 km/h
- Hurricane: VMS greater than 118 km/h
WHEN WAS CYCLONE YAKU FORMED?
He senamhi identified the formation of Cyclone Yaku at the end of February 2023. Many have wondered what has been done in such a situation? For this reason, the aforementioned entity, through its website, indicated that currently its formation can still be seen and the monitoring of this system is maintained, as well as its entire route.
This seeks to have an update of forecasts and weather warnings issued.
Also, the senamhi recommended citizens to stay informed through its website and official social networks regarding weather conditions.
CLASSES OF TROPICAL CYCLONES
- Tropical depression.
- Tropical storm.
- Hurricane.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HURRICANE, CYCLONE AND TYPHOON?
National Geographic explained in detail about this great doubt that many people have. In this regard, he indicated that these Meteorological phenomena They are the same and only change their denomination (name) according to the region in which it is presented.
- Cyclone: when it occurs in the south-eastern region of the Indian Ocean or in the South-West Pacific.
- Hurricane: when they occur in the North Atlantic, Caribbean and northeastern Pacific.
- Typhoon: Produced in the Pacific Northwest.
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