Scroll Explains Video: What the difference between a cyclone, typhoon and a hurricane is and how they are named Why the cyclone Vardah that hit Chennai was named by Pakistan and cyclone Ockhi’s name came from Bangladesh. Neelima Dec 12, 2017 · 08:45 am Play Editor: Sanjeev Nair | Design: Rubin D'souza, Kimberly Pereira We welcome your comments at letters@scroll.in. Cyclone Indian Meteorological Department Cyclone Vardah Cyclone Ockhi Typhoon Hurricane World Meteorological Organisation North Indian Ocean Basin