Hyderabad, Oct. 29 -- As rains lashed the city following cyclone 'Montha', citizens are confused over the strange name, many assuming it means something dangerous.

Actually, the name Montha means fragrant flower or beautiful flower in the Thai language. The name was given by Thailand.

The cyclones in the North Indian Ocean region are given names from a predetermined list submitted by countries in the region. The name Montha was suggested by Thailand, one of the 13 member countries that contribute to naming cyclones in the North Indian Ocean region. Thailand, like other countries, chose names drawn from its language and cultural identity to represent its contribution to the shared regional list.

As a protocol, the cyclones in the North ...