hurikan

/hu.ri.kan/

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noun

a tropical cyclone in the Atlantic or eastern Pacific

Category scales (1–5) describe wind strength and damage risk.

Examples

  • Hurikan mendarat berhampiran bandar pada tengah malam.

    The hurricane made landfall near the city at midnight.

  • Penduduk bersedia menghadapi hurikan dengan membeli bekalan.

    Residents prepared for the hurricane by buying supplies.

  • Hurikan boleh merosakkan bumbung dan membanjiri jalan.

    A hurricane can destroy roofs and flood streets.

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