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Murasu: First Tamil Name Assigned to a Tropical Cyclone
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 08:46 PM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has named a tropical cyclone "Murasu", marking the first use of a Tamil word in the cyclone naming list.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) recently announced that a tropical cyclone would be called "Murasu", the first time a Tamil word has appeared on the official naming list for cyclones in the North Indian Ocean.
The name was selected from a roster of terms contributed by member countries and Indian states. By adding a Tamil name, the IMD aims to reflect the linguistic diversity of the region.
"Murasu" will be used in future advisories and warnings issued by the IMD, ensuring that the public receives clear and culturally relevant information.
The decision follows a broader effort to make cyclone communication more accessible to people across India’s many languages.
The name was selected from a roster of terms contributed by member countries and Indian states. By adding a Tamil name, the IMD aims to reflect the linguistic diversity of the region.
"Murasu" will be used in future advisories and warnings issued by the IMD, ensuring that the public receives clear and culturally relevant information.
The decision follows a broader effort to make cyclone communication more accessible to people across India’s many languages.