But different terms are used for such storms in different parts of the world. In the southern Indian Ocean or the South Pacific, they are called tropical cyclones or severe tropical cyclones. A season for every stormIn addition to having different names, hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones also have different seasons. The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. The names of the deadliest storms, like Typhoon Haiyan or Hurricane Katrina, are retired.

Source: bd News24 October 16, 2019 08:37 UTC