The butterfly effect suggests that small changes in a system can have a large impact on eventual outcomes. One metaphor used to illustrate this concept is a butterfly flapping its wings only to cause a hurricane across the ocean.

The clarification follows the spread of unverified forecasts and social media posts falsely claiming the formation of a severe weather system. The IMD has categorically denied the existence of any such cyclone and cautioned against the dissemination of unverified information.

IMD confirms heavy rain for Odisha till May 31. No cyclone threat; yellow warning issued. Low pressure over Bay of Bengal causes rains.

Cyclone Shakti rumors quashed, IMD issues red alert for Konkan-Goa coast. IMD denies Cyclone Shakti formation but warns of threat due to low-pressure areas in Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. Red alert has been issued for Konkan and Goa regions with a forecast of extremely heavy rainfall and gusty winds.

Beginning May 15, the National Hurricane Center will issue a daily tropical outlook highlighting any disturbances showing potential for development.

Hurricane names are used on a rotating basis every six years. The last time Andrea was used in 2019 a subtropical storm formed May 20.

Rapid intensification of storms occurs when sea surface temperatures are at or above record-breaking highs, as was the case with last year’s Hurricane Milton.

A low-pressure area will likely form over the Eastcentral Arabian Sea off the North Karnataka-Goa coasts during the next 12 hours. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday predicted it would likely to move nearly northwards and intensify further into a depression during subsequent 36 hours.