On 16 October 2023, the [[India Meteorological Department]] (IMD) began monitoring the potential for a formation of a [[Cyclone|cyclonic]] [[Atmospheric circulation|circulation]] in the [[Arabian Sea]].<ref name=":0" /> In Arabian Sea, the relatively higher [[sea surface temperature]], pointing to positive [[Indian Ocean Dipole]], created the favourable condition for the formation of cyclogenesis.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kallungal |first=Dhinesh |date=2023-10-16 |title=First post-monsoon cyclone of 2023 brewing over Arabian Sea |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/first-post-monsoon-cyclone-of-the-year-brewing-over-arabian-sea/article67427352.ece |access-date=2023-10-18 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> A cyclonic circulation formed over the Arabian Sea on 16 October.<ref name=":0">{{cite report |url=https://rsmcnewdelhi.imd.gov.in/uploads/archive/2/2_3915d3_TROPICAL%20WEATHER%20OUTLOOK%20based%20on%200300%20UTC%20of%2017.10.2023.pdf |title=Tropical Weather Outlook For North Indian Ocean (The Bay Of Bengal and the Arabian Sea) Valid for Next 168 Hours Issued at 0600 UTC of 17.10.2023 Based on 0300 UTC of 17.10.2023. |date=17 October 2023 |publisher=Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre - Tropical Cyclones, India Meteorological Department |location=New Delhi, India |access-date=18 October 2023}}</ref> A [[low-pressure area]] formed as a result of the cyclonic circulation on morning of 18 October. It intensified into Depression on 21 October.
On 16 October 2023, the [[India Meteorological Department]] (IMD) began monitoring the potential for a formation of a [[Cyclone|cyclonic]] [[Atmospheric circulation|circulation]] in the [[Arabian Sea]].<ref name=":0" /> In Arabian Sea, the relatively higher [[sea surface temperature]], pointing to positive [[Indian Ocean Dipole]], created the favourable condition for the formation of cyclogenesis.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kallungal |first=Dhinesh |date=2023-10-16 |title=First post-monsoon cyclone of 2023 brewing over Arabian Sea |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/first-post-monsoon-cyclone-of-the-year-brewing-over-arabian-sea/article67427352.ece |access-date=2023-10-18 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> A cyclonic circulation formed over the Arabian Sea on 16 October.<ref name=":0">{{cite report |url=https://rsmcnewdelhi.imd.gov.in/uploads/archive/2/2_3915d3_TROPICAL%20WEATHER%20OUTLOOK%20based%20on%200300%20UTC%20of%2017.10.2023.pdf |title=Tropical Weather Outlook For North Indian Ocean (The Bay Of Bengal and the Arabian Sea) Valid for Next 168 Hours Issued at 0600 UTC of 17.10.2023 Based on 0300 UTC of 17.10.2023. |date=17 October 2023 |publisher=Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre - Tropical Cyclones, India Meteorological Department |location=New Delhi, India |access-date=18 October 2023}}</ref> A [[low-pressure area]] formed as a result of the cyclonic circulation on morning of 18 October. It intensified into Depression on 21 October.
Cyclone Tej is an active tropical cyclone that formed over the central-south Arabian Sea and is currently threatening Yemen. The name Tej which means speed in Hindi language. The sixth depression and the third named cyclonic storm of the season.[1]
Meteorological history
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On 16 October 2023, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) began monitoring the potential for a formation of a cycloniccirculation in the Arabian Sea.[2] In Arabian Sea, the relatively higher sea surface temperature, pointing to positive Indian Ocean Dipole, created the favourable condition for the formation of cyclogenesis.[3] A cyclonic circulation formed over the Arabian Sea on 16 October.[2] A low-pressure area formed as a result of the cyclonic circulation on morning of 18 October. It intensified into Depression on 21 October.
Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depression 
