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7 places in the world that brace the highest number of storms
Northwest Pacific Basin experiences most tropical cyclones, averaging 26 typhoons annually. Philippines, Japan, and China face destructive storms due to region’s warm ocean waters
The Atlantic Basin, particularly Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, sees around 12 named storms each year. This area, including the southeastern United States, is a hotspot for hurricanes
The Bay of Bengal witnesses severe cyclones, with an average of 5 annually. Coastal regions of India, Bangladesh, Myanmar are most affected, facing catastrophic winds and floods
The Eastern Pacific Basin, especially the coasts of Mexico and Central America, experiences around 15 tropical storms annually. These storms often form off the western coast
The South Pacific Basin, including Fiji, Vanuatu, faces about 9 tropical cyclones yearly. The region’s warm waters, weather patterns create environment where storms develop
The Northern Indian Ocean, particularly the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, sees around 5 to 7 cyclones each year. These storms impact countries like India, Sri Lanka, and Oman
The Australian region, covering Indian Ocean to Pacific, endures approximately 10 tropical cyclones annually. Northern Australia is especially vulnerable