Murasu: First Tamil Name Assigned to Tropical Cyclone

The Hindu · india

The severe cyclonic storm advancing towards the Indian coast has been named 'Murasu', marking the first time a Tamil name has been assigned to a tropical cyclone in the Bay of Bengal. The name, suggested by the Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai, is derived from a traditional Tamil percussion instrument used historically to disseminate information and alert people. 'Murasu' was proposed due to its association with thunderous sounds and its ancient role in communication.