Question
Cyclone Amphan hit West Bengal in May, 2020. Where did the cyclone originate from?
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The correct answer is
Bay of Bengal
Cyclone Amphan Origin Details
Cyclone Amphan was a powerful tropical cyclone that occurred in May 2020.
Meteorological records indicate that Cyclone Amphan originated from a low-pressure area that formed over the southeastern Bay of Bengal.
The storm intensified rapidly over the warm waters of the Bay of Bengal before making landfall.
Therefore, the origin point for Cyclone Amphan was the Bay of Bengal.
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