‘Murasu’ is the first Tamil name to be assigned to a tropical cyclone since the naming of cyclones over north Indian Ocean began in September 2004. ‘Murasu’ refers to a traditional Tamil percussion instrument.
How ‘Murasu’ became the first Tamil name for a tropical cyclone
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
‘Murasu’ is the first Tamil name to be assigned to a tropical cyclone since the naming of cyclones over north Indian Ocean began in September 2004. ‘Murasu’ refers to a traditional Tamil percussion instrument.
Key Takeaways
- How ‘Murasu’ became the first Tamil name for a tropical cyclone.
- ‘Murasu’ is the first Tamil name to be assigned to a tropical cyclone since the naming of cyclones over north Indian Ocean began in September 2004.
- ‘Murasu’ refers to a traditional Tamil percussion instrument.
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