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==List of tropical cyclones by year== | ==List of tropical cyclones by year== | ||
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Note that records before 1960 are largely unreliable and storms that stayed at sea were often only reported by ship reports. | Note that records before 1960 are largely unreliable and storms that stayed at sea were often only reported by ship reports. | ||
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{{main|1864 Calcutta cyclone}} | {{main|1864 Calcutta cyclone}} | ||
[[File:1864 Calcutta Cyclone.JPG|thumb|The 1864 Calcutta Cyclone]] | [[File:1864 Calcutta Cyclone.JPG|thumb|The 1864 Calcutta Cyclone]] | ||
*A powerful cyclone hit Calcutta, India, killing | *A powerful cyclone hit Calcutta, India, killing an estimated amount of 60,000 people.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Saihgal|first=Tanya|date=October 5, 2018|title=154 years ago, this infamous cyclone in Calcutta took over 60,000 lives and flooded the entire city|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/calcutta-cyclone-1864-1356569-2018-10-05|access-date=23 January 2022|website=India Today}}</ref> | ||
===November 1867 Great Calcutta cyclone=== | ===November 1867 Great Calcutta cyclone=== | ||
The anemometer in the city was blown away during the cyclone. A lack of storm surge minimized the overall damage from this system.<ref name="Calc">{{cite web|url=http://www.1902encyclopedia.com/C/CAL/calcutta.html|title=Calcutta|publisher=1902 Encyclopedia|year=2010|access-date=2010-04-15}}</ref> | The anemometer in the city was blown away during the cyclone. A lack of storm surge minimized the overall damage from this system.<ref name="Calc">{{cite web|url=http://www.1902encyclopedia.com/C/CAL/calcutta.html|title=Calcutta|publisher=1902 Encyclopedia|year=2010|access-date=2010-04-15}}</ref> | ||
===1880s=== | ===1880s=== | ||
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===1920s=== | ===1920s=== | ||
====1928==== | ====1928==== | ||
[[File:1928 North Indian Ocean cyclone season summary map.png|thumb|season summary]] | [[File:1928 North Indian Ocean cyclone season summary map.png|thumb|[[1920s North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons|1928 North Indian Ocean cyclone season summary]]]] | ||
*December 31, 1927 – January 5, 1928 – A depression existed over the southern Bay of Bengal.<ref name="1928 AR">{{cite report|title=India Weather Review Annual Summary Part C Storms and Depressions 1928|url=ftp://ftp.library.noaa.gov/docs.lib/htdocs/rescue/cd019_pdf/004D8FA6.pdf|publisher=India Meteorological Department|year=1928|accessdate=October 24, 2020|pages=1–14}}</ref> | *December 31, 1927 – January 5, 1928 – A depression existed over the southern Bay of Bengal.<ref name="1928 AR">{{cite report|title=India Weather Review Annual Summary Part C Storms and Depressions 1928|url=ftp://ftp.library.noaa.gov/docs.lib/htdocs/rescue/cd019_pdf/004D8FA6.pdf|publisher=India Meteorological Department|year=1928|accessdate=October 24, 2020|pages=1–14}}</ref> | ||
*February 29 – March 6, 1928 – A depression existed over the northeaster Arabian Sea.<ref name="1928 AR" /> | *February 29 – March 6, 1928 – A depression existed over the northeaster Arabian Sea.<ref name="1928 AR" /> | ||
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=== November 1940 Mumbai Cyclone === | === November 1940 Mumbai Cyclone === | ||
In November 1940, | In November 1940, a severe cyclone struck [[Mumbai]], with gusts reaching reached 121 km/h in [[Colaba]]. There were bodies floating in [[flood]]waters, and the cyclone cost the city 25 lakh rupees.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Sharmila Ganesan Ram|date=Jun 3, 2020|title=Bombay's tryst with cyclones {{!}} Mumbai News - Times of India|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/city/mumbai/bombays-tryst-with-cyclones/articleshow/76179262.cms|access-date=2021-06-25|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-06-02|title=Cyclone Nisarga is not the 1st Cyclone for Mumbai, lets see the 1940 & 1948 Cyclones|url=https://www.tamilnaduweatherman.in/2020/06/02/cyclone-nisarga-is-not-the-1st-cyclone-for-mumbai-lets-see-the-1940-1948-cyclones/|access-date=2021-06-25|website=Tamil Nadu Weatherman|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
===1950s=== | ===1950s=== | ||
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The season was below average with two cyclones forming and one making landfall over India. The season includes one Super Cyclonic Storm which was the second consecutive season with this type of storm. | The season was below average with two cyclones forming and one making landfall over India. The season includes one Super Cyclonic Storm which was the second consecutive season with this type of storm. | ||
*[[1990 Andhra Pradesh cyclone|Super Cyclonic Storm BOB 01]] formed on 4 May 1990. It made landfall at the equivalent to a Category 3 tropical cyclone on [[Andhra Pradesh]] on May 9. As it moved inland it weakened and dissipated on May 10. The cyclone killed 967 people and caused $600 million (1990 USD) in damages. It was the worst storm to hit South India in pre-monsoon season until [[Cyclone Laila]] in 2010. | *[[1990 Andhra Pradesh cyclone|Super Cyclonic Storm BOB 01]] formed on 4 May 1990. It made landfall at the equivalent to a Category 3 tropical cyclone on [[Andhra Pradesh]] on May 9. As it moved inland it weakened and dissipated on May 10. The cyclone killed 967 people and caused $600 million (1990 USD) in damages. It was the worst storm to hit South India in pre-monsoon season until [[Cyclone Laila]] in 2010. | ||
*[[1990 North Indian Ocean cyclone season#Deep Depression BOB 07|Deep Depression BOB 07]] formed over southern [[Bay of Bengal]], moved northwestward and made landfall on southern [[Odisha]] on November 3. The system caused $110 million in damage and 250 deaths. | *[[1990 North Indian Ocean cyclone season#Deep Depression BOB 07/03B|Deep Depression BOB 07]] formed over southern [[Bay of Bengal]], moved northwestward and made landfall on southern [[Odisha]] on November 3. The system caused $110 million in damage and 250 deaths. | ||
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The season was above average with six cyclones forming and three making landfall over India and one threatened the coast. | The season was above average with six cyclones forming and three making landfall over India and one threatened the coast. | ||
*Severe Cyclonic Storm BOB 01 strengthened into a Tropical Cyclone in May 18. The storm made landfall as a 80 mph Severe Cyclonic Storm. The storm killed 35 people and 504 people were missing in the nation of [[Bangladesh]]. It brought heavy rainfall over [[Northeast India]].<ref name="IRFC01B">{{cite web|author=Peter Rees-Gildea|publisher=Operations Fundraising and Reporting Department|title=Bangladesh: Cyclone Information Bulletin No. 3|date=May 25, 1998|access-date=February 9, 2009|url=http://www.ifrc.org/docs/appeals/rpts98/bd004.pdf| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090214083528/http://www.ifrc.org/docs/appeals/rpts98/bd004.pdf| archive-date= 14 February 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref><ref>Staff Writer (May 21, 1998). Thousands return home in wake of killer cyclone in Bangladesh ''Deutsche Presse-Agentur''</ref><ref name="R01B1">{{cite news|author=Nizam Ahmed|agency=Reuters|date=May 20, 1998|access-date=May 9, 2009|title=Chittagong — Bangladesh storm kills 26, injures more than 100|url=http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/ACOS-64C2VE?OpenDocument&rc=3&emid=ST-1998-0164-BGD}}</ref> | *Severe Cyclonic Storm BOB 01 strengthened into a Tropical Cyclone in May 18. The storm made landfall as a 80 mph Severe Cyclonic Storm. The storm killed 35 people and 504 people were missing in the nation of [[Bangladesh]]. It brought heavy rainfall over [[Northeast India]].<ref name="IRFC01B">{{cite web|author=Peter Rees-Gildea|publisher=Operations Fundraising and Reporting Department|title=Bangladesh: Cyclone Information Bulletin No. 3|date=May 25, 1998|access-date=February 9, 2009|url=http://www.ifrc.org/docs/appeals/rpts98/bd004.pdf| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090214083528/http://www.ifrc.org/docs/appeals/rpts98/bd004.pdf| archive-date= 14 February 2009 | url-status= live}}</ref><ref>Staff Writer (May 21, 1998). Thousands return home in wake of killer cyclone in Bangladesh ''Deutsche Presse-Agentur''</ref><ref name="R01B1">{{cite news|author=Nizam Ahmed|agency=Reuters|date=May 20, 1998|access-date=May 9, 2009|title=Chittagong — Bangladesh storm kills 26, injures more than 100|url=http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/ACOS-64C2VE?OpenDocument&rc=3&emid=ST-1998-0164-BGD}}</ref> | ||
*[[1998 Gujarat cyclone|Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm ARB 02]] strengthened into the equivalent of a [[SSHS#Category 3|major hurricane]] with winds reaching 195 km/h (115 mph) on 9 June before making landfall near [[Porbandar]] in the Indian state of [[Gujarat]]<ref name="GPJune Summary">{{cite web|author=Gary Padgett|publisher=Typhoon 2000|date=July 14, 1998|access-date=February 9, 2009|title=Monthly Tropical Cyclone Summary for June 1998|url=http://www.typhoon2000.ph/jun98.txt}}</ref> between 01:00 and 02:00 UTC.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20091116093857/http://www.imd.gov.in/section/nhac/dynamic/bestpara.xls</ref> 1173 died from the storm and 1774 were reported missing. It was the worst storm to hit [[Gujarat]] since 1982. | *[[1998 Gujarat cyclone|Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm ARB 02]] strengthened into the equivalent of a [[SSHS#Category 3|major hurricane]] with winds reaching 195 km/h (115 mph) on 9 June before making landfall near [[Porbandar]] in the Indian state of [[Gujarat]]<ref name="GPJune Summary">{{cite web|author=Gary Padgett|publisher=Typhoon 2000|date=July 14, 1998|access-date=February 9, 2009|title=Monthly Tropical Cyclone Summary for June 1998|url=http://www.typhoon2000.ph/jun98.txt}}</ref> between 01:00 and 02:00 UTC.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.imd.gov.in/section/nhac/dynamic/bestpara.xls |title=Archived copy |website=www.imd.gov.in |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091116093857/http://www.imd.gov.in/section/nhac/dynamic/bestpara.xls |archive-date=16 November 2009 |url-status=dead}}</ref> 1173 died from the storm and 1774 were reported missing. It was the worst storm to hit [[Gujarat]] since 1982. | ||
* Cyclonic Storm ARB 05 brought considerable rainfall over [[Gujarat]]. Damage was less expected as it was already affected by Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm ARB 02. But 250 fishermen were reported to be missing by the storm. | * Cyclonic Storm ARB 05 brought considerable rainfall over [[Gujarat]]. Damage was less expected as it was already affected by Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm ARB 02. But 250 fishermen were reported to be missing by the storm. | ||
* Very Severe Cyclonic Storm BOB 05 made landfall between [[Kakinada]] and [[Visakhapatnam]] in the month of November and brought damages to agricultural crops. 6 people were killed in [[Andhra Pradesh]]. | * Very Severe Cyclonic Storm BOB 05 made landfall between [[Kakinada]] and [[Visakhapatnam]] in the month of November and brought damages to agricultural crops. 6 people were killed in [[Andhra Pradesh]]. | ||
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The season despite being under powerful [[El Nino]] which was near normal with four cyclones forming, but the season haven't feature even a single Indian landfall. But depressions formed during monsoons were the deadliest. | The season despite being under powerful [[El Nino]] which was near normal with four cyclones forming, but the season haven't feature even a single Indian landfall. But depressions formed during monsoons were the deadliest. | ||
*[[Deep Depression ARB 02 (2015)|Deep Depression ARB 02]] affected Gujarat, causing $260 million in damage and 81 deaths.<ref>{{Cite | *[[Deep Depression ARB 02 (2015)|Deep Depression ARB 02]] affected Gujarat, causing $260 million in damage and 81 deaths.<ref>{{Cite magazine|agency=IANS |date=June 26, 2015 |title=Heavy rainfall kills 81 in Gujarat|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/heavy-rainfall-kills-81-in-gujarat-259784-2015-06-26|access-date=2021-01-08|magazine=India Today|language=en}}</ref> | ||
*[[Cyclone Komen|Cyclonic Storm Komen]] after attacking [[Bangladesh]] entered into [[India]] and brought worst flooding over [[East India]] killing 285 people which makes it the deadliest cyclone worldwide in the year 2015. | *[[Cyclone Komen|Cyclonic Storm Komen]] after attacking [[Bangladesh]] entered into [[India]] and brought worst flooding over [[East India]] killing 285 people which makes it the deadliest cyclone worldwide in the year 2015. | ||
*[[2015 Chennai Floods|Deep Depression BOB 03]] along with northeast monsoon seasonal low pressures in the months of November and December brought worst flooding over [[Tamilnadu]] and [[Chennai]] in 100 years. It killed nearly 500 people and unofficially makes one of the costliest disasters in India on record by damages exceeding up to $15 billion. | *[[2015 Chennai Floods|Deep Depression BOB 03]] along with northeast monsoon seasonal low pressures in the months of November and December brought worst flooding over [[Tamilnadu]] and [[Chennai]] in 100 years. It killed nearly 500 people and unofficially makes one of the costliest disasters in India on record by damages exceeding up to $15 billion. | ||
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*[[2017 North Indian Ocean cyclone season#Depression BOB 04|Depression BOB 04]] affected [[Odisha]] and caused 7 deaths and $34 million in damage.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-08-09|title=Odisha estimates flood damage at Rs 218.72 cr {{!}} Sambad English|url=https://sambadenglish.com/odisha-estimates-flood-damage-at-rs-218-72-cr/|access-date=2020-12-17|language=en-US}}</ref> | *[[2017 North Indian Ocean cyclone season#Depression BOB 04|Depression BOB 04]] affected [[Odisha]] and caused 7 deaths and $34 million in damage.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-08-09|title=Odisha estimates flood damage at Rs 218.72 cr {{!}} Sambad English|url=https://sambadenglish.com/odisha-estimates-flood-damage-at-rs-218-72-cr/|access-date=2020-12-17|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
*[[2017 West Bengal floods|Land Depression 01]] caused dangerous floods in [[West Bengal]]. At least 152 people died,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-08-17|title=West Bengal floods: Death toll rises to 95 as Mamata Banerjee assures relief to affected areas - India News , Firstpost|url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/west-bengal-floods-death-toll-rises-to-95-as-mamata-banerjee-assures-relief-to-affected-areas-3939227.html|access-date=2020-12-23|website=Firstpost}}</ref> while nearly 2 million people were affected in over 160 villages, which were inundated due to heavy rains. | *[[2017 West Bengal floods|Land Depression 01]] caused dangerous floods in [[West Bengal]]. At least 152 people died,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-08-17|title=West Bengal floods: Death toll rises to 95 as Mamata Banerjee assures relief to affected areas - India News , Firstpost|url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/west-bengal-floods-death-toll-rises-to-95-as-mamata-banerjee-assures-relief-to-affected-areas-3939227.html|access-date=2020-12-23|website=Firstpost}}</ref> while nearly 2 million people were affected in over 160 villages, which were inundated due to heavy rains. | ||
*Land Depression 02 produced heavy rainfall in [[East India]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://wap.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/depression-causes-heavy-rain-in-south-bengal-117100900250_1.html|title=Depression causes heavy rain in west Bengal|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=October 9, 2017| | *Land Depression 02 produced heavy rainfall in [[East India]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://wap.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/depression-causes-heavy-rain-in-south-bengal-117100900250_1.html|title=Depression causes heavy rain in west Bengal|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=October 9, 2017|agency=Press Trust of India}}</ref> and also caused 3 deaths in [[Odisha]] by [[Lightning injuries|lightning]] and heavy rainfall.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/heavy-rain-hyderabad-floods-parts-zoo-imd-says-showers-continue-69654|title=Depression over Bay of Bengal caused heavy rain in Hyderabad|date=October 10, 2017}}</ref> The system caused 200 mm of rainfall in [[Durgapur]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Depression over Bay of Bengal caused heavy rain in Orissa, Kills 3 | ||
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|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/city/bhubaneswar/low-pressure-to-cause-heavy-rain-in-odisha-in-next-24-hours-imd/articleshow/60995571.cms | |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/city/bhubaneswar/low-pressure-to-cause-heavy-rain-in-odisha-in-next-24-hours-imd/articleshow/60995571.cms | ||
|date=October 10, 2017}}</ref> [[Halisahar]] recorded 105 mm with strong gusty wind of 65 km/h. [[Kolkata]] was badly affected by the dangerous weather receiving rain up to {{Convert|124.4|mm||1|abbr=on}}.<ref name="m.timesofindia.com">{{cite web|title=Heavy rains paralyse Kolkata on Monday | |date=October 10, 2017}}</ref> [[Halisahar]] recorded 105 mm with strong gusty wind of 65 km/h. [[Kolkata]] was badly affected by the dangerous weather receiving rain up to {{Convert|124.4|mm||1|abbr=on}}.<ref name="m.timesofindia.com">{{cite web|title=Heavy rains paralyse Kolkata on Monday | ||
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|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/videos/news/heavy-rain-leaves-kolkata-city-waterlogged/videoshow/61021483.cms | |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/videos/news/heavy-rain-leaves-kolkata-city-waterlogged/videoshow/61021483.cms | ||
|date=October 10, 2017}}</ref> | |date=October 10, 2017}}</ref> | ||
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*[[Cyclone Titli|Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Titli]] made landfall near [[Palasa]], Andhra Pradesh, at peak intensity of 150 km/h. Titli killed at least 77 people in Odisha and left a couple of others missing, due to heavy flooding and landslides.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-10-24|title=Titli toll 77; missing cases under lens - OrissaPOST|url=https://www.orissapost.com/titli-toll-77-missing-cases-under-lens/|access-date=2020-12-23|website=Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily - OrissaPOST|language=en-US}}</ref> It caused major destruction to East Coast railway. | *[[Cyclone Titli|Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Titli]] made landfall near [[Palasa]], Andhra Pradesh, at peak intensity of 150 km/h. Titli killed at least 77 people in Odisha and left a couple of others missing, due to heavy flooding and landslides.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-10-24|title=Titli toll 77; missing cases under lens - OrissaPOST|url=https://www.orissapost.com/titli-toll-77-missing-cases-under-lens/|access-date=2020-12-23|website=Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily - OrissaPOST|language=en-US}}</ref> It caused major destruction to East Coast railway. | ||
*[[Cyclone Gaja|Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Gaja]] made landfall in southern India, on November 16. The storm survived crossing over into the [[Arabian Sea]] later that day; however, it degenerated into a remnant low in hostile conditions only several days later, on November 20. 52 people were killed. | *[[Cyclone Gaja|Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Gaja]] made landfall in southern India, on November 16. The storm survived crossing over into the [[Arabian Sea]] later that day; however, it degenerated into a remnant low in hostile conditions only several days later, on November 20. 52 people were killed. | ||
*[[ | *[[Cyclone Phethai|Severe Cyclonic Storm Phethai]] developed in the southern Bay of Bengal on December 13. It steadily strengthened and on December 16, and made landfall at [[Katrenikona]] on December 17, with 3-minute sustained winds of 50 mph. 8 people were reported dead. | ||
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*[[Cyclone Fani|Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Fani]] made landfall at [[Puri]] on May 3 as a Category 5 equivalent tropical cyclone with official wind speed of {{cvt|215|km/h|round=5}}, however JTWC estimated that it was {{cvt|280|km/h|round=5}} unofficially beating the record of [[Cyclone Gonu|Gonu]] in terms of 1 minute sustained wind speed and it is unofficially the strongest cyclone ever recorded in the North Indian Ocean based on the windspeed.<ref>Refer to JTWC Best track</ref> It also became the strongest tropical cyclone to make landfall in the state of [[Odisha]] after [[1999 Odisha Cyclone]] and [[Cyclone Phailin|Phailin]].<ref>https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/india-death-toll-from-cyclone-fani-climbs-to-64/1476487</ref> Damages cost was [[US$]]8.1 billion. | *[[Cyclone Fani|Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Fani]] made landfall at [[Puri]] on May 3 as a Category 5 equivalent tropical cyclone with official wind speed of {{cvt|215|km/h|round=5}}, however JTWC estimated that it was {{cvt|280|km/h|round=5}} unofficially beating the record of [[Cyclone Gonu|Gonu]] in terms of 1 minute sustained wind speed and it is unofficially the strongest cyclone ever recorded in the North Indian Ocean based on the windspeed.<ref>Refer to JTWC Best track</ref> It also became the strongest tropical cyclone to make landfall in the state of [[Odisha]] after [[1999 Odisha Cyclone]] and [[Cyclone Phailin|Phailin]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/india-death-toll-from-cyclone-fani-climbs-to-64/1476487 | title=India: Death toll from cyclone Fani climbs to 64 }}</ref> Damages cost was [[US$]]8.1 billion. | ||
*The remnants of [[Cyclone Vayu|Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Vayu]] impacted [[Gujarat]] causing some damage. 8 deaths were reported. Initially the storm skirted the Saurashtra coast of Gujarat as a minimal category 3 major | *The remnants of [[Cyclone Vayu|Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Vayu]] impacted [[Gujarat]] causing some damage. 8 deaths were reported. Initially the storm skirted the Saurashtra coast of Gujarat as a minimal category 3 major tropical cyclone.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-06-14|title=Gujarat: Six killed, 2 injured in 3 districts ahead of Vayu landfall {{!}} India News, The Indian Express|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/gujarat-six-killed-ahead-of-cyclone-vayu-landfall-5777982/|access-date=2020-12-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190614135916/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/gujarat-six-killed-ahead-of-cyclone-vayu-landfall-5777982/|archive-date=2019-06-14}}</ref> | ||
*[[2019 North Indian Ocean cyclone season#Deep Depression BOB 03|Deep Depression BOB 03]], around 08:00–09:00 UTC, made landfall along the north Odisha-West Bengal coastline on August 7. Heavy rainfall was recorded in many parts of Odisha, peaking at 382.6 mm (15.06 in) in [[Lanjigarh]]. 3 deaths were reported<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-08-08|title=3 killed, 2 missing in Odisha due to floods {{!}} Sambad English|url=https://sambadenglish.com/3-killed-2-missing-in-odisha-floods/|access-date=2020-12-23|language=en-US}}</ref> | *[[2019 North Indian Ocean cyclone season#Deep Depression BOB 03|Deep Depression BOB 03]], around 08:00–09:00 UTC, made landfall along the north Odisha-West Bengal coastline on August 7. Heavy rainfall was recorded in many parts of Odisha, peaking at 382.6 mm (15.06 in) in [[Lanjigarh]]. 3 deaths were reported<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-08-08|title=3 killed, 2 missing in Odisha due to floods {{!}} Sambad English|url=https://sambadenglish.com/3-killed-2-missing-in-odisha-floods/|access-date=2020-12-23|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
*[[Cyclone Hikaa|Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Hikaa]] sunk a boat which carried 11 Indian fishermen. As of October 17, six of them were confirmed dead, and the other five remained missing.<ref>{{Cite web| | *[[Cyclone Hikaa|Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Hikaa]] sunk a boat which carried 11 Indian fishermen. As of October 17, six of them were confirmed dead, and the other five remained missing.<ref>{{Cite web|agency=TNN|date=Oct 17, 2019|title=TN: Fisherman killed in cyclone off Oman laid to rest in home town {{!}} Madurai News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/fisherman-killed-in-cyclone-off-oman-laid-to-rest-in-home-town/articleshow/71622470.cms|access-date=2020-12-23|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> | ||
*[[2019 North Indian Ocean cyclone season#Land Depression 01|Land Depression 01]] formed on September 30 and caused minimal damage. | *[[2019 North Indian Ocean cyclone season#Land Depression 01|Land Depression 01]] formed on September 30 and caused minimal damage. | ||
*The outer bands of [[Cyclone Kyarr|Super Cyclonic Storm Kyarr]] on skirting Maharashtra coast caused heavy rainfall in some portions of Western India.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Seasonal sting in the tail; Protracted rains led to rise in dengue, dengue-like illnesses Health experts|url=https://in.news.yahoo.com/seasonal-sting-tail-protracted-rains-162707244.html|access-date=2020-12-23|website=in.news.yahoo.com|language=en-IN}}</ref> It also caused an increase in vector borne diseases in some areas. | *The outer bands of [[Cyclone Kyarr|Super Cyclonic Storm Kyarr]] on skirting Maharashtra coast caused heavy rainfall in some portions of Western India.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Seasonal sting in the tail; Protracted rains led to rise in dengue, dengue-like illnesses Health experts|url=https://in.news.yahoo.com/seasonal-sting-tail-protracted-rains-162707244.html|access-date=2020-12-23|website=in.news.yahoo.com|language=en-IN}}</ref> It also caused an increase in vector borne diseases in some areas. | ||
*[[2019 North Indian Ocean cyclone season#Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Maha|Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Maha]] caused minor damage in western and southern India. It then made landfall near Gujarat as a depression and quickly weakened afterwards.<ref>http://www.rsmcnewdelhi.imd.gov.in/images/bulletin/rsmc.pdf</ref> | *[[2019 North Indian Ocean cyclone season#Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Maha|Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Maha]] caused minor damage in western and southern India. It then made landfall near Gujarat as a depression and quickly weakened afterwards.<ref>http://www.rsmcnewdelhi.imd.gov.in/images/bulletin/rsmc.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref> | ||
*[[Cyclones Matmo and Bulbul|Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Bulbul]] formed on November 6 from the remnants of Severe Tropical Storm Matmo which traversed into the Bay of Bengal. Bulbul then underwent a rapid intensification, becoming a very severe cyclonic storm on November 8 and made landfall at [[West Bengal]]. It produced heavy rain over many parts of West Bengal<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tropical Cyclone Matmo is reborn as Bulbul|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/11/7/tropical-cyclone-matmo-is-reborn-as-bulbul|access-date=2020-12-23|website=www.aljazeera.com|language=en}}</ref> | *[[Cyclones Matmo and Bulbul|Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Bulbul]] formed on November 6 from the remnants of Severe Tropical Storm Matmo which traversed into the Bay of Bengal. Bulbul then underwent a rapid intensification, becoming a very severe cyclonic storm on November 8 and made landfall at [[West Bengal]]. It produced heavy rain over many parts of West Bengal<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tropical Cyclone Matmo is reborn as Bulbul|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/11/7/tropical-cyclone-matmo-is-reborn-as-bulbul|access-date=2020-12-23|website=www.aljazeera.com|language=en}}</ref> | ||
*Deep Depression ARB 06 on its initial stages brought heavy rainfall over [[South India]] and killed 25 people. | *Deep Depression ARB 06 on its initial stages brought heavy rainfall over [[South India]] and killed 25 people. | ||
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The season was third consecutive year of above average activity as five cyclones formed this year with three making landfall over India. The season was the second in a row to have a Super Cyclonic Storm and the first to record in [[Bay of Bengal]] since 1999. | The season was third consecutive year of above average activity as five cyclones formed this year with three making landfall over India. The season was the second in a row to have a Super Cyclonic Storm and the first to record in [[Bay of Bengal]] since 1999. | ||
*[[Cyclone Amphan|Super Cyclonic Storm Amphan]] explosively intensified from a Category 1-equivalent cyclone to a Category 4-equivalent cyclone in just 6 hours and further into category 5-equivalent cyclone and Super Cyclonic Storm. It made landfall on May 20 near [[Bakkhali]], West Bengal after weakening subsequently. It left behind a trail of catastrophic damage, and was later confirmed to be the costliest storm ever recorded in the basin. 128 deaths were recorded.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-05-17|title=Adverse weather claims two lives|url=http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2020/05/17/news/adverse-weather-claims-two-lives|access-date=2020-12-23|website=Sunday Observer|language=en}}</ref> | *[[Cyclone Amphan|Super Cyclonic Storm Amphan]] explosively intensified from a Category 1-equivalent cyclone to a Category 4-equivalent cyclone in just 6 hours and further into category 5-equivalent cyclone and Super Cyclonic Storm. It made landfall on May 20 near [[Bakkhali]], West Bengal after weakening subsequently. It left behind a trail of catastrophic damage, and was later confirmed to be the costliest storm ever recorded in the basin. 128 deaths were recorded.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-05-17|title=Adverse weather claims two lives|url=http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2020/05/17/news/adverse-weather-claims-two-lives|access-date=2020-12-23|website=Sunday Observer|language=en}}</ref> | ||
*[[Cyclone Nisarga|Severe Cyclonic Storm Nisarga]] made landfall near the coastal town of [[Alibag]] in Maharashtra at 12:30 IST on June 3. About 400mm of rain was recorded at [[Kavaratti]]. It was the first cyclone to make landfall at [[Maharashtra]] since [[Cyclone Phyan]] in the year 2009.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Highlights: Cyclone Weakened, May Enter Madhya Pradesh From Its Southern Parts, Says Weather Department|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/cyclone-nisarga-live-updates-cyclone-weakens-further-now-a-deep-depression-2240355|access-date=2020-12-23|website=NDTV.com}}</ref><ref>http://www.rsmcnewdelhi.imd.gov.in/images/pdf/publications/preliminary-report/nisarga.pdf</ref> | *[[Cyclone Nisarga|Severe Cyclonic Storm Nisarga]] made landfall near the coastal town of [[Alibag]] in Maharashtra at 12:30 IST on June 3. About 400mm of rain was recorded at [[Kavaratti]]. It was the first cyclone to make landfall at [[Maharashtra]] since [[Cyclone Phyan]] in the year 2009.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Highlights: Cyclone Weakened, May Enter Madhya Pradesh From Its Southern Parts, Says Weather Department|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/cyclone-nisarga-live-updates-cyclone-weakens-further-now-a-deep-depression-2240355|access-date=2020-12-23|website=NDTV.com}}</ref><ref>http://www.rsmcnewdelhi.imd.gov.in/images/pdf/publications/preliminary-report/nisarga.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref> | ||
*[[2020 Hyderabad floods|Deep Depression BOB 02]] developed over the west-central Bay of Bengal, though the system was originally observed near the [[Spratly Islands]] over the [[South China Sea]] on October 6 and made landfall in [[Andhra Pradesh]] near [[Kakinada]] in the early hours of October 13. The torrential rains caused flash flooding in Hyderabad killing at least 80 people.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Scroll Staff|title=At least 50 die due to rain, floods in Telangana; 27 in Maharashtra|url=https://scroll.in/latest/975820/at-least-25-killed-due-to-heavy-rain-in-hyderabad-army-called-in-for-rescue-operations|access-date=2020-12-23|website=Scroll.in|language=en-US}}</ref> | *[[2020 Hyderabad floods|Deep Depression BOB 02]] developed over the west-central Bay of Bengal, though the system was originally observed near the [[Spratly Islands]] over the [[South China Sea]] on October 6 and made landfall in [[Andhra Pradesh]] near [[Kakinada]] in the early hours of October 13. The torrential rains caused flash flooding in Hyderabad killing at least 80 people.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Scroll Staff|title=At least 50 die due to rain, floods in Telangana; 27 in Maharashtra|url=https://scroll.in/latest/975820/at-least-25-killed-due-to-heavy-rain-in-hyderabad-army-called-in-for-rescue-operations|access-date=2020-12-23|website=Scroll.in|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
*[[Cyclone Nivar|Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Nivar]] made landfall between [[Karaikal]] and [[Mamallapuram]] around [[Pondicherry|Puducherry]] on November 25. 14 deaths and $600 million damages were reported. It brought considerable damage to [[Andhra Pradesh]] too. | *[[Cyclone Nivar|Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Nivar]] made landfall between [[Karaikal]] and [[Mamallapuram]] around [[Pondicherry|Puducherry]] on November 25. 14 deaths and $600 million damages were reported. It brought considerable damage to [[Andhra Pradesh]] too. | ||
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[[File:Tauktae 2021-05-17 0835Z.jpg|150px|thumb|right|[[Cyclone Tauktae]]]] | [[File:Tauktae 2021-05-17 0835Z.jpg|150px|thumb|right|[[Cyclone Tauktae]]]] | ||
This season was fourth consecutive year of above average activity with five cyclones forming and three making landfall over India and one threatened the coast. | |||
*[[2021 North Indian Ocean cyclone season#Depression BOB 01|Depression BOB 01]] caused light to moderate rainfall with minimal damage in the [[Andaman and Nicobar Islands]] as a rare early April system.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Preliminary Report on Depression April 2021|url=http://www.rsmcnewdelhi.imd.gov.in/uploads/report/26/26_eaf8e1_Preliminary%20Report%20on%20Depression%20April%202021.pdf|url-status=live|access-date=2021-04-25|website=IMD}}</ref> | *[[2021 North Indian Ocean cyclone season#Depression BOB 01|Depression BOB 01]] caused light to moderate rainfall with minimal damage in the [[Andaman and Nicobar Islands]] as a rare early April system.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Preliminary Report on Depression April 2021|url=http://www.rsmcnewdelhi.imd.gov.in/uploads/report/26/26_eaf8e1_Preliminary%20Report%20on%20Depression%20April%202021.pdf|url-status=live|access-date=2021-04-25|website=IMD}}</ref> | ||
*[[Cyclone Tauktae|Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Tauktae]] caused heavy rainfall and high gust winds in [[South India]], [[Gujarat]], [[Goa]] and [[Maharashtra]]. It made landfall on the southern coast of Saurashtra peninusula in Gujarat and caused moderate to heavy damage in the southern peninsular coastal areas of Gujarat.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-14|title=Cyclone, Weather Forecast Live Updates: Heavy rains continue to pound Kerala as Cyclone Tauktae intensifies|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/weather/cyclone-takutae-2021-live-updates-gujarat-kerala-lakshadweep-7314509/|access-date=2021-05-14|website=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=May 14, 2021|title=Kerala Receives Heavy Rain Due to Cyclone Tauktae, IMD Says Monsoon to Make Early Arrival This Year|work=India.com|editor-last=Kumari|editor-first=Priyanka|url=https://www.india.com/news/india/kerala-receives-heavy-rain-due-to-cyclone-tauktae-imd-says-monsoon-to-make-early-arrival-this-year-4664481/|access-date=May 15, 2021}}</ref> It was the worst storm to hit [[Gujarat]] in 20 years since [[1998 Gujarat cyclone]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cyclone Tauktae Highlights: Cyclone Tauktae Crosses Gujarat Coast, Weakens|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/cyclone-tauktae-live-updates-very-severe-cyclonic-storm-likely-to-intensify-further-warns-weather-office-2443064|access-date=2021-05-18|website=NDTV.com}}</ref> | *[[Cyclone Tauktae|Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Tauktae]] caused heavy rainfall and high gust winds in [[South India]], [[Gujarat]], [[Goa]] and [[Maharashtra]]. It made landfall on the southern coast of Saurashtra peninusula in Gujarat and caused moderate to heavy damage in the southern peninsular coastal areas of Gujarat.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-14|title=Cyclone, Weather Forecast Live Updates: Heavy rains continue to pound Kerala as Cyclone Tauktae intensifies|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/weather/cyclone-takutae-2021-live-updates-gujarat-kerala-lakshadweep-7314509/|access-date=2021-05-14|website=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=May 14, 2021|title=Kerala Receives Heavy Rain Due to Cyclone Tauktae, IMD Says Monsoon to Make Early Arrival This Year|work=India.com|editor-last=Kumari|editor-first=Priyanka|url=https://www.india.com/news/india/kerala-receives-heavy-rain-due-to-cyclone-tauktae-imd-says-monsoon-to-make-early-arrival-this-year-4664481/|access-date=May 15, 2021}}</ref> It was the worst storm to hit [[Gujarat]] in 20 years since [[1998 Gujarat cyclone]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cyclone Tauktae Highlights: Cyclone Tauktae Crosses Gujarat Coast, Weakens|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/cyclone-tauktae-live-updates-very-severe-cyclonic-storm-likely-to-intensify-further-warns-weather-office-2443064|access-date=2021-05-18|website=NDTV.com}}</ref> | ||
*[[Cyclone Yaas|Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Yaas]] made landfall over the state of [[Odisha]] becoming the second cyclone to hit the nation within a span of ten days. The most affected states are [[West Bengal]] and Odisha. At least 10 million people were affected and 300,000 houses were damaged. Most them were caused by storm surge, [[Tide|high astronomical tides]] and broken [[Embankment dam|embankments]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-27|title=Cyclone Yaas LIVE Updates: PM Modi to Visit West Bengal, Odisha Tomorrow; Mamata Announces Rs 1,000 Cr Relief Package|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/cyclone-yaas-live-updates-rain-mamata-banerjee-odisha-bengal-cyclone-3780875.html|access-date=2021-05-27|website=www.news18.com|language=en}}</ref> The cyclone also affected [[Nepal]] and [[Bangladesh]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cyclone Yass triggers warnings of adverse weather, natural disasters|url=https://kathmandupost.com/climate-environment/2021/05/28/cyclone-yass-triggers-warnings-of-adverse-weather-natural-disasters|access-date=2021-05-28|website=kathmandupost.com|language=English}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-26|title=Cyclone Yaas Swamps India and Bangladesh|url=https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/148371/cyclone-yaas-swamps-india-and-bangladesh|access-date=2021-05-28|website=earthobservatory.nasa.gov|language=en}}</ref> | *[[Cyclone Yaas|Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Yaas]] made landfall over the state of [[Odisha]] becoming the second cyclone to hit the nation within a span of ten days. The most affected states are [[West Bengal]] and Odisha. At least 10 million people were affected and 300,000 houses were damaged. Most them were caused by storm surge, [[Tide|high astronomical tides]] and broken [[Embankment dam|embankments]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-27|title=Cyclone Yaas LIVE Updates: PM Modi to Visit West Bengal, Odisha Tomorrow; Mamata Announces Rs 1,000 Cr Relief Package|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/cyclone-yaas-live-updates-rain-mamata-banerjee-odisha-bengal-cyclone-3780875.html|access-date=2021-05-27|website=www.news18.com|language=en}}</ref> The cyclone also affected [[Nepal]] and [[Bangladesh]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cyclone Yass triggers warnings of adverse weather, natural disasters|url=https://kathmandupost.com/climate-environment/2021/05/28/cyclone-yass-triggers-warnings-of-adverse-weather-natural-disasters|access-date=2021-05-28|website=kathmandupost.com|language=English}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-26|title=Cyclone Yaas Swamps India and Bangladesh|url=https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/148371/cyclone-yaas-swamps-india-and-bangladesh|access-date=2021-05-28|website=earthobservatory.nasa.gov|language=en}}</ref> | ||
*[[2021 North Indian Ocean cyclone season#Deep Depression BOB 03|Deep Depression BOB 03]] affected Odisha, killing three. 2 people died after separate house collapses and another person reportedly drowned in a drain. | *[[2021 North Indian Ocean cyclone season#Deep Depression BOB 03|Deep Depression BOB 03]] affected Odisha, killing three. 2 people died after separate house collapses and another person reportedly drowned in a drain. | ||
*[[Cyclones Gulab and Shaheen|Cyclone Gulab]] hit [[Andhra Pradesh]] close to [[Kalingapatnam]] on September 26 becoming the first cyclone to form in Bay of Bengal for the month of September since Cyclone Daye of 2018. | *[[Cyclones Gulab and Shaheen|Cyclone Gulab]] hit [[Andhra Pradesh]] close to [[Kalingapatnam]] on September 26 becoming the first cyclone to form in Bay of Bengal for the month of September since Cyclone Daye of 2018. Twenty people were killed due to the storm in various places of Central India. Its remnants affected [[Maharashtra]] and [[Gujarat]], later on becoming [[Cyclones Gulab and Shaheen|Cyclone Shaheen]] by reaching the Arabian Sea on September 30. | ||
*[[2021 North Indian Ocean cyclone season#Depression BOB 05|Depression BOB 05]] and [[2021 North Indian Ocean cyclone season#Depression BOB 06|Depression BOB 06]] made back-to-back landfall over the state of [[Tamilnadu]] gave extremely heavy rainfall over the state along with [[Puducherry (union territory)|Puducherry]] and [[Andhra Pradesh]] while the latter one had caused historic flooding after 20 years over [[Rayalaseema]] and additional rainfall over there. Overall deaths from both the systems were estimated to be near hundred. | |||
* [[Cyclone Jawad]] skirted and threatened the coasts of [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Odisha]] and [[West Bengal]] before weakening into a low pressure area and making landfall over the [[Sunderbans]]. Two deaths were reported due to the cyclone. | |||
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* [[Cyclone Asani|Severe Cyclonic Storm Asani]] becomes a rare cyclone by attacking the state of [[Andhra Pradesh]] becoming first to do so in pre-monsoon since [[Cyclone Laila]] of 2010. Three deaths were reported and overall damages were minimal, giving relief from the heatwave. | |||
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== Records == | == Records == | ||
*The most intense tropical cyclone to make landfall was the [[1999 Odisha Cyclone]] which hit the state of [[Odisha]]. Its minimum pressure was {{convert|912|mbar|inHg||sigfig=4|abbr=on|comma=off}} and maximum wind speed was {{convert|260|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-10-12|title=Revisiting the super cyclone that hit Odisha in 1999|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/revisiting-the-super-cyclone-that-hit-odisha-in-1999/story-S0lDY1STwdrVdMravThCZK.html|access-date=2021-01-06|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> | *The most intense tropical cyclone to make landfall was the [[1999 Odisha Cyclone]] which hit the state of [[Odisha]]. Its minimum pressure was {{convert|912|mbar|inHg||sigfig=4|abbr=on|comma=off}} and maximum wind speed was {{convert|260|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-10-12|title=Revisiting the super cyclone that hit Odisha in 1999|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/revisiting-the-super-cyclone-that-hit-odisha-in-1999/story-S0lDY1STwdrVdMravThCZK.html|access-date=2021-01-06|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> | ||
*The costliest tropical cyclone was [[Cyclone Amphan]] of 2020 which hit the state of [[Odisha]] and [[West Bengal]]. The damage cost was [[US$]]13 billion beating the record of [[Cyclone Nargis]].<ref>{{Cite web|author=Vedika Sud and Prema Rajaram|title=Cyclone Amphan caused an estimated $13.2 billion in damage: government source|url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/22/weather/cyclone-amphan-damage-intl-hnk/index.html|access-date=2021-01-06|website=CNN}}</ref> | *The costliest tropical cyclone was [[Cyclone Amphan]] of 2020 which hit the state of [[Odisha]] and [[West Bengal]]. The damage cost was [[US$]]13 billion beating the record of [[Cyclone Nargis]].<ref>{{Cite web|author=Vedika Sud and Prema Rajaram|title=Cyclone Amphan caused an estimated $13.2 billion in damage: government source|url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/22/weather/cyclone-amphan-damage-intl-hnk/index.html|access-date=2021-01-06|website=CNN|date=22 May 2020 }}</ref> | ||
*The deadliest is the [[1839 Coringa cyclone|1839 India cyclone]] which hit the present day state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It caused over 300,000 fatalities and 20,000 ship destroyed.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Knappily|title=November 25, 1839: Coringa is destroyed by a cyclone {{!}} Knappily|url=http://knappily.com/On%20this%20day/november-25-1839-coringa-is-destroyed-by-a-cyclone/5a1971e09622cdde40a8faf9|access-date=2021-01-06|website=Knappily - The Knowledge App|language=en}}</ref> | *The deadliest is the [[1839 Coringa cyclone|1839 India cyclone]] which hit the present day state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It caused over 300,000 fatalities and 20,000 ship destroyed.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Knappily|title=November 25, 1839: Coringa is destroyed by a cyclone {{!}} Knappily|url=http://knappily.com/On%20this%20day/november-25-1839-coringa-is-destroyed-by-a-cyclone/5a1971e09622cdde40a8faf9|access-date=2021-01-06|website=Knappily - The Knowledge App|language=en}}</ref> | ||
*The wettest tropical cyclone was the 1968 Severe Cyclonic Storm which hit the state of [[West Bengal]] with record breaking rainfall of {{convert|2300|mm|in|abbr=on|sigfig=4}}.<ref>http://docs.lib.noaa.gov/rescue/cd024_pdf/005ED280.pdf</ref> | *The wettest tropical cyclone was the 1968 Severe Cyclonic Storm which hit the state of [[West Bengal]] with record breaking rainfall of {{convert|2300|mm|in|abbr=on|sigfig=4}}.<ref>http://docs.lib.noaa.gov/rescue/cd024_pdf/005ED280.pdf {{Dead link|date=March 2022}}</ref> | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||