Question

Which of the following tropical cyclones had hit the western coast of India in May 2021?

A Vardah Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Tauktae Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Titli Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Hudhud Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Cyclone Tauktae, the fifth strongest storm to hit the Arabian Sea since 1998, hit the west coast of India over four days from May 14 till it made landfall on May 17, 2021. The cyclone took at least 91 lives, damaged thousands of houses, boats and state infrastructure in Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat.

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