How can tropical cyclones be managed?

Answer 1

Tropical cyclones cannot be managed or prevented, so the only recourse is to warn people, prepare communities and put programmes into effect to clean up afterwards.

Tropical cyclone warning systems are in place within cyclone-prone countries such as Australia. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology keeps residents informed on the development, current and predicted movements and progress of a cyclone.

Communities in cyclone-prone areas in developed countries like Australia make use of technology to construct buildings which can better withstand cyclonic effects. This has particularly been the case since Cyclone Tracy blew away most of the city of Darwin in 1974. Emergency services are better prepared nowadays, while the media and websites keep the public well informed of how to prepare their homes and properties before cyclones and what to do once a cyclone hits.

Answer 2

Tropical cyclones can be managed through early warning systems, evacuation planning, building infrastructure that can withstand strong winds, and mitigating factors that contribute to their intensity such as climate change. Coordination among government agencies, community organizations, and international partners is essential in effectively managing tropical cyclones.