A review of the ocean-atmosphere interactions during tropical cyclones in the north Indian Ocean

TL;DR

This review summarizes recent research on ocean-atmosphere interactions during tropical cyclones in the north Indian Ocean, emphasizing key advancements and identifying gaps in current understanding.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of the latest findings and highlights areas needing further investigation in the context of north Indian Ocean cyclones.

Findings

Advancements in understanding ocean-atmosphere coupling during cyclones

Identification of key gap areas in current research

Emphasis on the impact of cyclones in the north Indian Ocean region

Abstract

The north Indian Ocean accounts for 6% of the global tropical cyclones annually. Despite the small fraction of cyclones, some of the most devastating cyclones have formed in this basin, causing extensive damage to the life and property in the north Indian Ocean rim countries. In this review article, we highlight the advancement in research in terms of ocean-atmosphere interaction during cyclones in the north Indian Ocean and identify the gap areas where our understanding is still lacking.