Session Outline

Atmospheric and Hydrospheric Sciences (A)
Session Sub-category		Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology & Atmospheric Environment (AS)
Session ID		A-AS13
Title		Cyclone Genesis and Intensification Interactions with Tropical Waves Atmospheric Rivers and Climate
Short Title		Cyclone Genesis and Intensification
Main Convener	Name	Emmanuel Rongmie
	Affiliation	IITM PUNE
Co-Convener 1	Name	HIMABINDU HANUMANTHU
	Affiliation	IITM PUNE
Session Language		E
Scope		This session focuses on advancing the scientific understanding of tropical cyclone genesis, intensification, and their interactions with large-scale atmospheric systems under a changing climate. Tropical cyclones are among the most destructive natural phenomena, yet their formation and rapid intensification remain only partially understood. The session seeks to bridge current gaps by integrating insights from observational studies, theoretical frameworks, and numerical modelling, while also exploring the emerging roles of Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in improving prediction and analysis. A major emphasis will be placed on the coupling between tropical cyclones and large-scale phenomena such as tropical waves and atmospheric rivers (ARs), which play critical roles in modulating genesis environments, moisture transport, and precipitation extremes. The session will also examine how anthropogenic climate change alters environmental preconditions such as sea surface temperature, vertical wind shear, and humidity affecting cyclone frequency, intensity, and regional distribution. By bringing together researchers across disciplines, this session aims to synthesize progress on cyclone-environment interactions, highlight recent advancements in numerical weather prediction, and evaluate how innovative AI/ML-based approaches can enhance operational forecasting skill. Furthermore, it encourages discussion on climate attribution studies, regional impacts, and future research directions relevant to both scientific understanding and disaster preparedness. The session welcomes contributions addressing cyclone genesis triggers, air-sea interactions, rapid intensification mechanisms, tropical disturbance dynamics, atmospheric river cyclone coupling, and climate change projections. It is intended for atmospheric scientists, climate researchers, operational forecasters, and professionals engaged in extreme weather and risk reduction.
Session Format		Posters-only session