Whenever a storm comes, you must have heard its different names, but have you ever wondered how the storms are named? Does any country have any protocol for this? Let us know what are the rules for naming a storm.
Which country gets the responsibility of choosing the name of the storm?
No particular country has the responsibility of choosing the name of the storm. Instead, this responsibility lies with a group called the Regional Storm Center. These centers are established under the World Meteorological Association (WMO) and their main objective is to monitor storms and provide information about them.
How is the naming process done?
Let us tell you that every ocean basin has one or more regional storm centers. These centers monitor the activity of storms and suggest names for them. Let us tell you that every regional storm center has a predetermined naming list. This list includes names suggested by various countries. When a new storm forms, the regional hurricane center chooses a name from its list. However, there are certain criteria for naming storms. For example, the name should not be too long or complex. It should be easily memorable and should not insult any particular group, person or religion.
What is the role of the World Meteorological Organization?
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is responsible for standardizing and coordinating the process of naming storms. The WMO works closely with the different regional hurricane centers and ensures that all centers follow the same standards.
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