India, Oct. 26 -- Cyclones are often identified by names such as Arnab, Amphan, Fani and Biparjoy, but have you ever wondered who chooses these names and why? The process is not random. Tropical cyclones are named according to systems established by meteorological organisations, with rules that vary across different ocean basins.

Naming a cyclone makes it easier for weather agencies, governments, the media and the public to identify a storm and communicate warnings. It also helps avoid confusion when multiple weather systems are active at the same time. However, not every tropical disturbance receives a name. A system must meet the relevant meteorological criteria before it can be named.

According to the World Meteorological Organizatio...