Hurricane Kiko is moving rapidly towards the America’s Hawaii Island. However, its speed has definitely decreased compared to before, but the danger is not averted. Emergency alert has already been declared in the state. It is expected to hit its coast by Monday night.
Hurricane Kiko Latest Update: Hurricane Kiko is growing rapidly towards the island of Hawaii to create havoc. Acting Governor Silvia Luke has announced emergency in Hawaii. Strong winds associated with Hurricane Kiko can pose a threat to parts of the Hawaiian Island on Monday 8 September 2025 with heavy rains and high waves. According to the National Hurricane Center, on Sunday evening, Hurricane Kiko came from category 3 to category 2, which had maximum winds of 177 km per hour.
In which direction is the storm moving?
Kiko Storm is located about 635 miles (1021 km) east from Hawaire of Hawaii and is moving towards west-north-west at a speed of 13 mph. Meteorologists said on Sunday morning that the waves made from Kiko will move forward by Monday night and reach the peak on Tuesday.
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What is the weakening of the storm?
According to reports, Kiko has become a bit weak by 8 September. It is currently located about 1000 miles east of Hawaiian Islands. Meteorologists estimate that as it moves towards the northwest towards the north-west, its strength will decrease. Despite this, emergency shelters have been prepared due to strong winds, rain and the possibility of big waves. Also, the residents and tourists of Hawaiian Island have been appealed to follow the official guidelines.
What is Kiko Hurricane?
According to the Meteorological Department at Hawaii, the maximum speed of Hurricane Kiko in the Pacific Ocean was 215 to 230 kilometers per hour, but now it is weakened. Despite this, the possibility of dangerous waves arising on its beach cannot be ruled out. The administration has clearly stated that if the debris or infrastructure is damaged due to Kiko, all preparations for cleaning and repair have been done.
How dangerous is the storm for India?
Let us know that Kiko Hurricane has risen in the Pacific Ocean, so it will not have any direct impact on India. The storms in the Pacific Ocean are usually unable to reach the Indian Ocean or Bay of Bengal due to a lot of distance. National Hurricane Center Miami has also said that the storm is expected to move towards the Indian Ocean.
How was the name of a storm decided?
Explain that the naming of storms started with cyclones rising from the Atlantic Ocean. According to the news published in Insiclopidia of Hurricane, Typhoon and Cyclone, in 1960, due to the aggressive trend of storms, they were named after women. However, later women’s organizations, including the Organization for Women, opposed it, saying that the maleists who named the storms suffer from the mindset.
Now who decides the names of storms?
The 13 -member country of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP) panel decides the names of the storms in the Northern Indian Ocean. Apart from India, it includes countries like Pakistan, Maldives, Oman, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Yemen. Every country has to name the storm according to A to Z alphabet.
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