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In this reply to the discussion of our paper (Kumar et al. in Nat Hazards 116:2437–2455, 2023), we attempt to rebut the claims made regarding the use of the maximum sustained wind speed of a cyclone event irrespective of its location, inappropriate implementation of fitting methods, and inconsistent use of future projected sea surface temperature to historical records. While the discussion highlights certain observations about our results, the application of such techniques for evaluating PMTC parameters (adhering to AERB criteria) requires further research.
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Kumar, D.S., Behera, M.R., Nadella, S. et al. Reply to discussion of “Probable maximum tropical cyclone parameters for east and west coast of India” by Li and Kumar (2023). Nat Hazards 118, 867–870 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-023-06003-z
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