cyclone cyclone considered worst strike country second tropical cyclone north indian_ocean cyclone season formed depression central bay low wind shear surge monsoon trough storm intensified open waters storm eventually began steady northeastward motion ridge north india approaching land eye developed center storm indicative strong cyclone cyclone landfall northwestern near maximum sustained winds estimated mph india meteorological department storm rapidly weakened land remnants spread rainfall northern thailand province china winds cyclone reached mph occurring conjunction heavy rainfall high storm surge despite storm government report cyclone days usually report storms cyclone caused heavy damage state destroying heavily damaging homes leaving people homeless widespread crop damage resulting food shortages damaged roads disrupted subsequent relief efforts damage totaled million million usd making worst storm country deaths unofficial death toll high damage heaviest cyclone effects spread neighboring bangladesh strong winds knocked trees capsized ships meteorological history late area convection thunderstorms developed central bay kilometres miles south southeast india associated monsoon trough system developed low pressure area west_coast burma initially convection associated low level circulation center developing good outflow despite presence wind shear shear decreased thunderstorms increased organized eastward moving circulation partially exposed utc india meteorological department classified system depression hours later agency upgraded deep depression system turned northwestward nascent system quickly organized aided decreasing wind shear surge monsoon upgraded depression cyclonic storm utc utc day joint typhoon warning center began issuing warnings system designation tropical cyclone weak steering currents storm central bay executing small cyclonic loop hours cloud pattern organized central dense overcast initially irregular nature storm quickly intensified strengthening severe cyclonic storm later severe cyclonic storm time cyclone turned eastward influence ridge india north near storm center recorded pressure mbar inhg lowest recorded pressure association storm convection increased center organized distinct eye upgraded cyclone equivalent minimal hurricane utc estimating peak minute sustained winds mph assessed higher intensity estimating peak minute winds mph utc day hour later cyclone landfall peak intensity estimated pressure mbar inhg northwestern near near country border bangladesh weakened gradually land dissipating late impact bay cyclone outskirts dropped light moderate rainfall eastern coast india locations reported daily rainfall totals making landfall cyclone effects spread southeastern bangladesh heavy rainfall high winds forced people evacuate shelters winds knocked trees power lines boats sank cox leaving fishermen missing later remnants cyclone dropped heavy rainfall northern thailand reaching hours dam nearby province china precipitation reached damage heaviest storm moved ashore winds mph reported widespread areas reported winds mph tropical rainfall measuring mission estimated precipitation fell bay coast bangladesh reports waves height coast high storm surge coastal flooding inundated towns state causing damage water systems flooding visible satellite imagery days following cyclone state affected severely days government report cyclone usually reports storms affect country little advanced warning storm storm destroyed homes severely damaged leaving people homeless hospitals region heavily damaged including unable continue normal operations schools damaged destroyed including storm damaged destroyed religious buildings government buildings region high winds knocked telephone lines disrupted power supply cattle killed rice mills knocked causing increase food prices transportation disrupted roads washed away contributed food shortages damaged wells caused water shortages storm ships lost sea addition lost ocean liner main harbor damaged fishing piers united_nations office coordination humanitarian affairs considered cyclone worst hit damage totaled million million usd officially deaths country unconfirmed reports death toll high city deaths deaths fishermen state caught sea aftermath government issued rare appeal aid international community response damage storm request included usd worth rice sheets temporary shelter medicine clothing assist people early june government issued updated appeal request usd help people scope disaster better known red_cross operation responding cyclone ended december marked time agency major response disaster worked conjunction world food programme bridge asia japan maternal child welfare association utilizing private donations red_cross volunteers helped clear roads clean ponds return areas typically government handles relief measures days following storm ministry social welfare relief assessed damage affected areas determine needs coordinated relief efforts local red_cross chapter went worst affected villages water water blankets nets affected families unable afford rebuilding homes national disaster relief committee distributed tons concrete sheets help rebuild homes june displaced residents staying relatives returned homes reconstruction process expected months prime minister surveyed damaged areas held ceremony june domestic donations transferred government spirit national consolidation prime minister stated country rarely experiences devastating cyclones strong religious beliefs group people took tour state storm despite usually banned region group donated usd minority status country aid help state receive assistance government response aid request united_nations agencies sent usd worth financial material assistance country world food programme provided rice families months provided government japan donated million worth supplies including blankets water chinese red_cross donated usd worth relief governments red_cross chapters donated worth aid supplies


cyclone intense tropical cyclone march powerful tropical cyclones channel record second intense south west indian_ocean cyclone season formed march northern portion channel formative stages brought rainfall coastal moving southeastward developed organized area convection center warm waters allowed rapidly intensify passing south defined eye forming middle thunderstorms cyclone attained peak intensity march maximum sustained winds estimated mph according regional specialized meteorological center france subsequently weakened quickly dry air interaction madagascar eye dissipated march storm landfall northwestern madagascar weakened cyclone despite previous forecasts center remain water april longer tropical cyclone convection dissipated remnants turned west moving early duration rainfall destroyed hundreds houses bridge flooding killed people country home collapsing later cyclone passed south islands causing flooding high storm surge waves killed person storm forced people evacuate homes threat landslides houses damaged destroyed nearby high rainfall flooded rivers sweeping car away northwestern madagascar damaged destroyed houses leaving people homeless storm killed people boat meteorological history march weak area low pressure accompanied broad convection increasingly organized owing favorable environmental conditions featuring low wind shear enhanced symmetrical compact system low steadily organized emerged channel march continued land interaction initially hindered development enhanced outflow supported convective development border high sea surface temperatures storm track anticipated organization issued tropical cyclone formation alert utc march offshore march regional specialized meteorological center france classified system disturbance drifting slowly east prominent band developed system eastern band disrupted low level warm moist air suppressed convection circulation center convection later began consolidate small central dense overcast feature march continued disruption low level prevented development france noted despite storm peak moderate tropical storm winds mph potential rapid intensification storm small size conversely noted proximity land dry mid level air represented surface outflow boundaries significant development channel system increasingly organized initiated advisories storm tropical cyclone france followed suit utc march classified cyclone moderate tropical storm tropical cyclone warning center madagascar assigning soon assumed east southeast track madagascar ridge established northeast march storm increasingly organized eye apparent microwave satellite imagery rapid explosive intensification ensued later half march march rate france later referred deep convective banding wrapped ragged eye soon contracted size prompted france upgrade tropical cyclone winds estimated mph utc march hours later upgraded storm intense tropical cyclone winds mph attained peak intensity utc intense tropical cyclone winds mph barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg ranked powerful storms channel record storm featured wide eye embedded symmetrical intense spanning estimated attained minute sustained winds mph making high end category equivalent cyclone saffir simpson hurricane wind scale lowered mph peak intensity cyclone eye soon began fill cool weakening ensued previous forecasts continued southeasterly track madagascar likelihood making landfall apparent end march eye collapsed disappeared satellite imagery combination dry air land interaction took toll storm utc march landfall northwestern madagascar previously unfavorable conditions coupled land interaction induce rapid weakening ridge east turned southwest drift land early april convection largely dissipated center difficult locate peak winds dropping mph result france discontinued advisories day remnants moved open waters expected poor nature convection low continued west convection increased april approaching coastline system failed moving onshore preparations impact formative stages northern produced prolonged heavy rains region city cabo province hardest hit area river topping banks mayor described rains heaviest seen years poorly constructed homes collapsed floods severe erosion exposed destroyed water pipes major bridge connecting surrounding areas washed away river isolated northern portion cabo province rest country forcing ferries transport cars people died district home collapsed fourth drowned distributing assistance following storm disrupted damaged roads islands heavy rains storm surge caused significant damage islands worst occurring houses damaged destroyed flooding displaced people mud built homes destroyed landslides isolated villages damaged road island people evacuate houses risk landslides went schools set shelters stayed family friends storm surge flooded parts resulting fatality houses damaged island lost power damaged power line prince said international airport closed hours storm island road damaged house flooded shortly storm workers began repairing roads distributing aid center cyclone remained south prompted orange alert march area potential hurricane force gusts storm rapid intensification caught residents island guard widespread traffic electricity taking place wind gusts mph downed trees power lines blocking roads heavy rains caused significant flooding peak hour rainfall measured march cars swept away swollen river coast waves damaged smashed rocks stranded madagascar march boat capsized coast northwest madagascar killing leaving missing high seas washed away coast initial assessments damage madagascar initially hampered poor weather storm flooded acres rice fields country acres crops threatening outbreak occurred months prior storm storm killed damaged dams cyclone destroyed houses damaged flooded leaving people homeless passage storm damaged health facilities schools overall impact expected weakening telephone lines intact storm affecting water access northwestern madagascar concern disease outbreak flu outbreak noted national red_cross utilized volunteers assist storm aftermath distributing kitchen kits agriculture units residents donated million usd red_cross purchase government provided rice affected residents

Tropical cyclones: Southern Pacific and the Indian Ocean


cyclone john severe tropical cyclone john intense tropical cyclone rapidly deepened offshore devastating areas western_australia system second cyclone severe tropical cyclone active australian region cyclone season cyclone john developed monsoon trough positioned northwest australia december moved west later south result subtropical ridge favourable conditions cyclone able rapidly intensify john reached peak intensity december category cyclone australian cyclone scale highest rating possible cyclone john later began interacting mid latitude trough slightly weakened cyclone prior making landfall near creek early december increasingly unfavourable conditions inland resulted cyclone rapid weakening dissipated day cyclone john extensively affected areas western_australia damage bad expected widespread power outages region caused john strong winds caused minor damage infrastructure coast tree damage destroyed cyclone coast inland rainfall associated cyclone remnants brought flooding flooded houses caused rivers overflow system responsible deaths limited damage season john retired australian tropical cyclone naming list meteorological history early december monsoon trough north australia intensified strong northwest cross surge south china sea resulted formation tropical low southwest december utc december joint typhoon warning center began monitor system designating moved west subsequently southwards improving upper air divergence allowed system intensify reaching tropical cyclone intensity evening december attaining john time tropical rainfall measuring mission pass system revealed compact system convective tightly surrounding central cloud filled eye developed anticyclone positioned system provided favorable conditions development presence subtropical ridge east australia cyclone john forecast generally south southwestward direction steadily intensifying cyclone attained category cyclone intensity australian cyclone scale utc december imagery indicated cyclone developed banding eye feature good outflow structure cyclone john continued intensify favorable atmospheric conditions reaching peak intensity category cyclone australian cyclone scale utc december located northwest port western_australia peak intensity storm maximum minute sustained wind speeds mph minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg peak intensity dry air began wrapped northwestern quadrant system moving australian coastline radar imagery western_australia showed strong eyewall associated john cyclone john began elongated northwest southeast axis neared coast cyclone began interacting mid latitude trough southwest generated vertical wind shear weakened john slightly caused curve southeast cyclone john landfall near creek western_australia category cyclone utc december minimum central pressure mbar inhg maximum minute sustained winds mph mph entirety cyclone eye crossed coast utc storm moved inland area wind shear dry air caused rapidly weaken cyclone noted perth december dissipated overland preparations impact prior cyclone john landfall hundreds people evacuated homes primarily shelters set point people evacuated shelters western_australia perth began issuing hourly warnings potentially affected areas beginning utc december storm landfall residents creek took refuge shipping container strong winds cyclone caused widespread power outages areas cape winds averaged mph hours peak wind gust mph suffered minor damage john primarily form wind damage trees uprooted strong winds homes suffered minor roof damage palm blown palm trees strong winds creek cyclone landfall floor year old pub hotel destroyed temporary roof later collapsed flood event following month creek newman destroyed cyclone offshore cattle aboard ship died ship battered rough seas associated cyclone john production oil field coast northwest australia partly shut preparation cyclone john rough seas john caused maximum storm surge height recorded port port authority december inland cyclone john brought widespread rainfall flooding newman western_australia rain recorded early december result roads houses flooded rains evening day rainfall total increased river flooded rain fell result cyclone overall john responsible deaths limited damage season ended john retired australian tropical cyclone naming list


cyclone ivy severe tropical cyclone ivy fiji meteorological service designation joint typhoon warning center designation tropical cyclone affected population february classified tropical disturbance february fiji system tracked northwestward gradually organizing intensifying attaining tropical storm status february ivy strengthened quickly turned southwestward attained peak winds mph moving making intense category cyclone australian region tropical cyclone intensity scale time passed ivy turned southeastward gradually weakened accelerating extratropical february passed east new_zealand eventually dissipated march significant cyclone months affect region ivy produced heavy rainfall high winds advance warning people killed people injured high winds damaged houses leaving people homeless cyclone passed close capital city port forcing evacuation people shutting main port cyclone ivy affected solomon islands new rainfall later produced high waves new_zealand killed people severe damage ivy retired following usage meteorological history middle february monsoon trough formed southwest pacific_ocean middle julian pulse low pressure area developed trough fiji meteorological service designated tropical disturbance february halfway fiji initially system moving little circulation detached primary area convection february thunderstorms increased joint typhoon warning center initiated advisories disturbance designation tropical cyclone shortly reported disturbance developed tropical depression convection displaced circulation system tracked west northwestward ridge located south low wind shear good outflow system gradually organized circulation situated underneath convection utc february upgraded tropical cyclone gave ivy storm northeast port named ivy quickly intensified convection drawn circulation late february upgraded ivy equivalent category hurricane saffir simpson scale followed suit following day upgrading ivy severe tropical cyclone continued favorable conditions allowed rapid deepening february cyclone began turn southwest moved ridge day turned south approaching trough passed south created weakness ridge nearby upper level low temporarily cut outflow moved away low enhanced ventilation strengthening continued late february reported ivy attained peak minute sustained winds mph archipelago category australian region tropical cyclone intensity scale time estimated peak minute sustained winds mph eye developed passing slowly ivy began accelerating southeast eye passed close capital city port moving island cyclone moved away island group underwent eyewall replacement cycle addition combination cooler water temperatures greater wind shear outflow land interaction caused gradual weakening late february ivy entered area warning responsibility wellington regional specialized meteorological center convection rapidly diminished left circulation exposed ivy transitioned extratropical cyclone february remained strong maintained defined circulation passed east east cape new_zealand continuing southeastward extratropical remnants crossed international february ivy dissipated southeast new_zealand march preparations impact ivy reaching peak intensity passed major cyclone months affect region cyclone cyclone threat prompted people port evacuate ivy moved country station island recorded winds mph highest sustained winds observed nation addition cyclone dropped heavy rainfall reaching international airport port central area deep convection moved island archipelago cyclone moved cut communications islands knocked radio overall widespread moderate damage small areas heavier damage cyclone affected people population islands including eastern northern northern island winds wrecked roofs houses downed trees vegetables overall houses damaged large proportion people ivy path homeless destruction houses buildings iron bamboo wrecked addition winds downed trees power lines heavy damage occurred capital city port flooding washed small bridges strong waves wrecked main port capsized boats high winds downed trees blocked roads capital nation roads affected people injured flying debris person severely injured storm high winds affected nation food crops including loss banana crops crops loss significant status cash crop cyclone damaged water facilities archipelago damaged health centers schools completely destroyed monetary damage estimated million million usd advance warning deaths including landslide killed woman island addition affecting ivy produced heavy rainfall small islands southeastern solomon islands later intense rainbands spread loyalty islands new bay plenty new_zealand extratropical remnants ivy produced high waves killed people storm produced year storm surge passed country peaked surge combination waves reached based position debris beach wind gusts reached mph airport combination winds waves produced beach erosion coast aftermath local red_cross offices port prepared general relief supplies storm arrival including tents tool kits aid units days cyclone passage main wharf port opened sunken boats removed additionally allowed return homes communications islands restored red_cross distributed relief supplies affected citizens including candles matches water blankets weeks storm household relief packages distributed government allocated million usd affected citizens overall cyclone severely affected daily lives citizens island cyclone passage produced malaria outbreak immediate aftermath new_zealand red_cross provided essential relief supplies addition new_zealand government provided assistance affected areas country air_force dispatched plane determine extent damage government australia similarly sent helicopter reconnaissance mission determine damage planes relief supplies including water containers water french government sent helicopter assistance agreement new_zealand australia france severity damage wrought cyclone world meteorological organization retired ivy following usage replaced ivy retired earlier cyclone named storms form basin season


cyclone pat severe tropical cyclone pat small strong tropical cyclone passed directly cook islands southern pacific_ocean february series storms impact group islands early year pat identified tropical depression february northeast islands storm steadily organized moved generally southeast tropical cyclone february turning south intensification began earnest system acquired hurricane force winds hours named wide system displayed characteristics wide eye pat reached peak strength early february severe tropical cyclone winds mph barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg hours later struck producing gusts excess mph island hostile wind shear prompted rapid weakening cyclone system degraded gale intensity february hours peaked noted early february wind gusts excess mph cyclone pat devastated island approximately percent homes damaged structures destroyed electrical grid left completely supply water largely lost agriculture experienced tremendous impact crops completely lost damage amounted million casualties minimal minor injuries reported recovery efforts began immediately storm red_cross government new_zealand aiding local government reconstruction plan enacted cook islands month subsequently funded new_zealand owing destructive effects pat later retired replaced meteorological history january march australian monsoon trough extended unusually far_east southern pacific_ocean average sea surface temperatures stemming moderate strength multiple low pressure systems able develop region unusual tropical cyclogenesis rapid succession ensued including hurricane strength storms pat february fiji meteorological service began monitoring tropical depression dubbed northeast islands embedded developed trough system displayed curved convective banding features environmental conditions area including low wind shear high ocean heat content upper level outflow favored cyclogenesis additionally active julian phase moving region expected bolster development steady improvement system convective structure ensued early february joint typhoon warning center issued tropical cyclone formation alert low generally east southeast response near ridge anchored north storm appearance continued improve dvorak classifications rose indicating gale force winds likely present accordingly began issuing advisories system utc dubbed tropical cyclone forecasters noted small size cyclone lead erroneously low dvorak estimates followed suit hours later assigned pat cyclone assessing category australian cyclone scale convection increasingly february small eye feature appeared microwave satellite imagery spanning developing storm began gradual turn south steering currents shifted ridge subtropical ridge based increasing dvorak numbers assessed pat reached hurricane intensity utc february eye feature pronounced day convection consolidating inward accordingly accordingly upgraded pat category severe tropical cyclone utc system nature february characterized lack prominent banding features uniform convection surrounded wide eye pat reached peak intensity utc day began turning southwest maximum winds estimated mph alongside barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg time assessed pat category equivalent saffir simpson hurricane scale minute sustained winds mph weakening began shortly wind shear system increased pat passed directly island utc low level center pat began convection late february cleared storm rapidly weakened amid strong shear center left completely exposed early february solitary band remained south storm time longer considered tropical cyclone utc lone band convection dissipated later day thunderstorm activity skeletal low turned westward response westerly flow maintained pat tropical storm utc tropical depression dissipation early february preparations starting february tropical cyclone later gale warnings issued northern cook islands anticipation gale force winds populated islands islands storm moved southward advisories shifted accordingly strong wind warnings raised nassau february dropped later day cyclone pat moved away potential southern cook islands began february including islands gale warnings began february extended day early february hurricane warning issued core pat destructive winds forecast pass close island sustained winds mph gusts mph anticipated aforementioned warnings allowed pat cleared cook islands february longer threat emergency centers northern cook islands february cook islands chapter red_cross took early action cyclone pat began relief supplies february volunteers organization assisted elderly residents preparation evacuation anticipating high winds residents tied homes rope wire boarded windows similar preparations took place main concern storm surge government offices schools closed february residents tourists coast evacuated inland designated shelters authorities later announced prepared cyclone pat lack official process emergency cited core issue impact passing directly february pat produced wind gusts excess mph making powerful storms experienced residents island considered damaging island mayor claimed winds stronger gusts mph worst storm winds building codes time required structures able withstand winds mph numerous trees power lines fell amid powerful winds cutting power entirety island communications according government cook islands percent homes island sustained damage affected homes sustained minor damage moderate major destroyed severity damage age home buildings years old suffering greatest impact damage took place debris damaged destroyed structures airborne struck buildings hardest hit villages costs homes amounted million million building seventh day church primary school collapsed sustained severe damage damage occurred school utilized evacuation shelter primary school college suffered damage island electrically run water supply substantially effected total homes lost access clean water waters tanks damaged destroyed hospital fared storm roof damage flooded rooms losses totaled million million mainly stemming power grid agricultural sector sustained extensive damage amounting million crops experiencing total loss severity damage raised concerns food security months storm particularly hard hit crop harvested weeks pat struck approximately percent trees percent java trees sustained damage trees branch torn cases multiple branches additionally blue bird native french cook islands population suffered dramatic losses storm population dropping percent told losses pat amounted million russell pacific community stated damage reached million comparison collective damage cyclones cook islands million according contrast severity damage fatalities minor injuries took place fearing similar damage pre state emergency issued soon lifted pat ultimately spared little damage took place gale force winds heavy rains impacted islands large swells affected interfering study marine turtles aftermath immediately following pat passage government cook islands declared disaster zone accordance agreement government new_zealand initial donation recovery efforts prior formal request assistance february following said request new_zealand hercules aircraft emergency supplies new_zealand defense force personnel arrived february aircraft trips provided tonnes aid island priority repair schools hospitals assisted red_cross clearing debris restoring power setting temporary shelters affected residents lack access clean water prompted significant concern water expert australian red_cross flew february assist restoration efforts immediate provisions water bottles sent island february red_cross subsequently began pumping water truck distribute island villages september provided litres clean water distribution containers kits red_cross water pump extensive repair recovery plan enacted government cook islands month cyclone pat covered agricultural societal sectors financial restraints hindered expected progress operation thirds funded final plan report march million million home damage million million covered new_zealand later provided million million grant assist effort priority placed repairing damaged homes lesser emphasis destroyed ones labor costs ultimately reach million million project funding reconstruction delayed started early june residents living tents farmers provided worth seeds supplies jump start agricultural recovery majority island electrical grid destroyed earlier plan convert network underground cables accelerated convenience factor february percent grid restored percent homes actually connected presence dead vegetation left storm created fire hazards island prompting government issue ban burning seventh day church primary school resumed classes february despite losing building schools suspended activities february approach tropical depression delayed following day february european_union provided emergency funds cook islands habitat humanity later sought assist rebuilding process april funding goal depression set members storm battered community rebuilding process began fears possible emigration stemming soon arose mayor feared survivors consider selling homes leave cook islands altogether prime minister jim reported left shock scale damage government enacted month psychological support plan accordingly help residents cope disaster maintain social integrity victims september people took advantage program


cyclone emma tropical cyclone emma weak unusually large tropical cyclone affected substantial portion western_australia australian region cyclone season forming area low pressure february precursor emma slowly tracked southward classified tropical structure system represented storm low wind shear developed outflow gradually allowed convection develop near centre circulation system approached coastline western_australia february intensified category cyclone attained peak minute sustained winds mph moving inland near emma weakened tropical low large cloud cover obscured western_australia remnants weak storm persisted march time dissipated great australian bight weak storm rainfall emma caused flooding numerous parts western_australia people required rescue cars stranded significant damage took place river roughly width town threatened river large areas farmland inundated expanding river leading substantial agricultural losses despite extensive flooding fatalities reported result emma meteorological history tropical cyclone emma originated area low pressure formed southeast java february following days trough developed sea leading increased likelihood tropical cyclone formation initial low days february australian bureau began monitoring system tropical low low tracked slowly south day centre circulation relocated farther south late february time bureau anticipated low develop tropical cyclone attain winds mph minute sustained moving land western_australia early february joint typhoon warning center classified system tropical depression day pass revealed broad low level circulation highest winds located periphery storm characteristic systems situated region low wind shear underneath anticyclone convective activity present system large outer bands later day bureau upgraded system category cyclone australian intensity scale named emma time emma located roughly north western_australia hours later classified emma tropical storm following development convection near centre circulation storm continued track southward response strong mid upper level ridge situated central australia emma attained peak wind speed mph minute sustained late february neared landfall assessed emma slightly weaker peaking winds mph minute sustained storm maintained intensity landfall early february near coastline shortly moving land declared emma extratropical issued final advisory storm bureau continued monitor cyclone rapidly tracked western_australia land storm unusually large outer bands storm covering western_australia late february lowest barometric pressure relation emma mbar hpa inhg recorded remnants emma persisted march system moved great australian bight dissipated australian bureau uses minute sustained winds joint typhoon warning center uses minute sustained winds bureau peak intensity emma mph minute sustained mph minute sustained peak intensity emma mph minute sustained mph minute sustained preparations impact ahead storm oil mining operations threatened regions temporarily shut suffering impacts cyclones residents warned likelihood flooding saturated grounds bureau issued tropical cyclone warnings coastline february day fire emergency services australia issued yellow alert point residents areas advised evacuate necessary ensure cyclone preparations completed shelters opened residents sought need schools region closed days result storm low intensity storm landfall little wind damage took place emma land sustained winds recorded mph gusts mph storm surge recorded damage resulted heavy rains produced storm caused moderate severe flooding western_australia people rescued cars stranded flooded road total rainfall storm recorded city flooding reported buildings reported minor flooding overall structural damage minimal rain fell hour span pushed city annual average rainfall totals months year near station river overflowed banks area forcing evacuation homestead region cattle drowned flood waters rapidly overtook pasture region rainfall exceeding brought worst floods decades numerous farms causing substantial agricultural losses weeks storm passed mouth river closed ship stranded swollen river march river roughly places normally width values marked largest flood recorded river history officials distributed build temporary protect low lying areas largest operation took place near mouth river firefighters volunteers worked stations isolated surrounding areas river inundated area stations area remained water month farmers requested urgent assistance government help alleviate losses initial damage storm placed million usd flood waters river finally began march took weeks river return normal level emma minor effects town enacted million million usd flood protection plan wake storm plan lead construction new areas surrounding town flood waters bay flats additionally sections north west coastal highway set upgraded similar reasons combined effects cyclones jim emma kate gold production australia fell percent resulting earnings losses million


cyclone intense tropical cyclone strongest tropical cyclone south west indian_ocean terms sustained winds cyclone season formed april south diego island central indian_ocean ridge south storm moved westward days gaining strength aided warm waters decreasing wind shear late april france office estimated peak minute winds mph making strongest tropical cyclone basin terms minute sustained winds joint typhoon warning center estimated peak minute winds mph equivalent category saffir simpson scale tied november strongest record south west indian_ocean near peak intensity passed near group damaging buildings small archipelago april weakened intense tropical cyclone slowed forward motion eventually reversing direction movement fluctuating strength disorganized system reversed direction making closest approach madagascar degenerated remnant low april remnants continued heavy rainfall resulted flooding washed away roads houses killing people rains extended kenya similar effects meteorological history area disturbed weather persisted april southeast diego system moved generally westwards steered ridge low level circulation gradually defined limiting factors faster development included poor moderate wind shear associated convection organized utc april regional specialized meteorological center france classified system tropical disturbance south diego hours later agency upgraded system tropical depression utc april american based joint typhoon warning center issued tropical cyclone formation alert noting increased organization convection circulation outflow later day upgraded depression moderate tropical storm classified tropical cyclone time convection quickly consolidating center organizing circular central dense overcast april previously detrimental wind shear began allowing structure day eye feature began developing center indicative strengthening utc april upgraded severe tropical storm status hours later upgraded equivalent minimal hurricane minute maximum sustained winds mph rapid strengthening prevented nearby dry air core convection continued contract utc april upgraded tropical cyclone status minute winds mph time eye feature persisted consisting warm area deepest convection dry air region prevented quicker strengthening early april eye better defined eyewall replacement cycle intensity fluctuated outflow decreased north increasingly warm waters favored intensification early april upgraded intense tropical cyclone storm undergoing rapid deepening outflow enhanced large upper level low southeast shear decreased minimum reaching initial peak intensity minute sustained winds mph utc day intensity leveled following hours minute sustained winds fluctuating mph mph estimated minute sustained winds mph hours time period mph following hours mph remaining hours equivalent category hurricane wind estimates equivalent western pacific super typhoon april turned west northward southern islands steered strengthening ridge near madagascar intensification resumed utc following day estimating minute sustained winds mph classifying category equivalent cyclone saffir simpson scale utc cyclone moved group eyewall moved small islands utc april upgraded intense tropical cyclone based dvorak rating satellite derived wind estimate minute sustained winds mph estimated barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg best track concluded intense tropical cyclone hours earlier minute sustained winds mph minimum central pressure mbar hpa inhg occurred hours later utc following day estimated peak minute winds mph maintaining peak intensity slowed forward movement ridge south madagascar weakened cyclone turned southeast building influence ridge northeast storm path cooler waters path result eyewall replacement cycle caused weaken intense tropical cyclone april maintained category equivalent intensity hours hours intense tropical cyclone status category equivalent intensity day eye disappeared satellite imagery storm deteriorated tropical cyclone status eye redeveloped april pronounced outflow assisting intensification increased shear resulted weakening april day downgraded severe tropical storm structure improved april system stalled building ridge south utc day upgraded intense tropical cyclone eye pronounced tropical cyclone status utc pushed utc best track small area convection persisted center dry air region continued weaken thunderstorms downgraded severe tropical storm april storm began drifting northwest increasing wind shear weakened moderate tropical storm day april issued final advisories agency downgraded tropical depression time circulation exposed convection moved cooled waters traversed days prior circulation continued northwest occasional convection april circulation longer present convective remnants approached coastline impact records cyclone threatened outer islands mauritius government officials forced residents south island evacuate north island strongly advised fishermen avoid sailing tropical cyclone threaten group cyclone residents evacuated ahead storm remained moving near peak intensity estimated minute sustained winds mph days later moved region minute sustained winds estimated mph based satellite imagery estimated structures destroyed sustained severe damage buildings constructed cyclone proof estimated mph gusts suffering moderate damage addition island trees knocked storm prolonged passage island group government declared islands disaster area april visit united_nations secretary general ban moon stated country highly vulnerable storm reminded recent devastating effects cyclone world bank survey team found million damage lodge island expected rebuilt march months storm remnants spurred warnings meteorological agency storm produced heavy rainfall region rains caused flooding covered roads entered houses trapping hundreds residents killing officials required helicopters nearby national park rescue residents people killed country region drowning flooded rivers river isolated villages region people left homeless houses washed away flooding washed away acres crop fields prompting officials purchase distribute beans cooking oil affected residents storm sent moisture northward kenya storm influenced rainfall reached hours resulted flooding coastal portions kenya destroyed houses acres crop fields flooded port roads closed city kenya second largest city estimate peak minute sustained winds mph strongest tropical cyclone record south west indian_ocean measure according estimates attained peak minute sustained winds mph tied cyclone november strongest cyclone record south west indian_ocean reliable satellite based intensity estimates date storm fueled powerful event contributed record hurricane northeastern pacific_ocean cyclone southern pacific_ocean


cyclone bobby severe tropical cyclone bobby set numerous monthly rainfall records parts regions western_australia dropping rain february fourth named storm australian region cyclone season bobby developed tropical low embedded monsoon trough situated north northern territory coastline february storm gradually drifted southwestward later southward low wind shear strengthening assigned bobby australian bureau storm rapidly deepened approached coast western_australia attained peak intensity mbar hpa inhg utc february minute maximum sustained winds mph making landfall somewhat weaker cyclone near remnants bobby drifted southeastward gradually weakening dissipating southern reaches western_australia bobby inflicted minor damage western_australia dropping rainfall forcing closure facilities roads storm destruction severe residences suffered damage bobby knocked power water supplies houses tore rain toppled fences smashed windows flooding stretch highway stranded approximately vehicles backup later cleared week later flooding disrupted mining drilling operations southwestern australia costing industry upwards million million usd numerous australian_army state emergency service personnel involved cleanup recovery efforts cyclone passage power water service restored cut storm overall cyclone caused deaths million million usd damage course western_australia meteorological history origins cyclone bobby traced tropical low formed monsoon trough northern territory shores february organization initially hindered strong easterly wind shear drifted west southwest northern fringes mid level ridge ridge broad frontal system february reducing wind shear low producing favorable conditions development swift tropical cyclogenesis followed convection thunderstorms strengthened system surface circulation storm assigned bobby australian bureau early morning hours february stationed approximately north port making fourth named storm australian region cyclone season bobby continued strengthen following days south southwestward mid level ridge attained category equivalent intensity saffir simpson hurricane wind scale utc february minute maximum sustained winds mph according joint typhoon warning center bobby slowed slightly moved neared western australian coastline turning southward rapidly strengthening attained peak intensity mbar hpa inhg utc february producing minute sustained winds upwards mph minute winds mph equivalent category hurricane saffir simpson scale category cyclone australian scale hurricane force winds radius cyclone center decreased gale force winds continued reach far outward center consistent satellite imagery cyclone continued trek southward influence northeast moving frontal system landfall near utc february minimum atmospheric pressure mbar hpa inhg bobby persisted days travelling southward hours curving southeast dissipating southwestern australia preparations impact aftermath prior storm arrival approximately individuals living pastoral stations evacuated parts safer regions people evacuated local hospital local designated evacuation center cyclone airport closed airport port griffin oil field managed petroleum airports roads ports western australian shoreline shut prior bobby landfall including north west coastal highway addition towns western_australia placed red bobby damaged homes caused power outages power lines addition powerful winds tore rain damaged radio toppled fences smashed windows rain fell numerous february rainfall records broken region received millimetres rain months bobby annual rainfall region averaged parts western_australia received rainfall cyclone fishermen initially reported missing later verified safe ship bulk azores ran aground island near transporting iron ore noted vessel resumed journey shortly boats thought missing driven ashore lady pam harmony found despite extensive search involving helicopters numerous police divers seven board later presumed dead harmony found capsized lady pam located cyclone homes toppled trees power lines caused flooding mining community experienced power outages western_australia river drainage basins flooded southern portions state bobby remnants flooded highway east forcing closure stretch road vehicles included trucks carrying tonnes stage equipment cliff richard concerts perth forcing stage equipment performance play inspector calls cancelled result problems cyclone disrupted gold mineral mining work southern western_australia closing landing strips mining near resources mount keith rainfall extraction ore pit super pit gold closed precipitation fell day period major mines vicinity forced halt operations new celebration sons dozens open pit mines suspended mining activities roads wet pits facilities mines suffered fuel shortages roads inaccessible fuel transporting vehicles north oil platforms path bobby facilities escaped damage fact considerably higher amounts result increased demand gas utilities land adjacent platform temporarily shut operations australian gold industry officials estimated total economic amounted upwards million million usd officials coordinated delivery food supplies australian_army trucks aircraft helicopters military vehicle delivering radios food parcels caught mud creek near australian_army personnel state emergency service vehicles deployed cleanup efforts food supplies regions central eastern pastoral stations cut storm stations received moderate damage result bobby despite area relative isolation electrical water service restored relatively rapidly issue highway reopened march police road crews workers cleared jam involving individuals affected roadway flooding government australia fuel foreign vessels carrying australian cargo parts western_australia affected bobby lack usable road rail routes cyclone caused deaths seven sea drowning damages totalled million million usd cyclone severity bobby retired season ended


cyclone cyclone second seven cyclones affect french south pacific cyclone season forming november storm initially remained weak moving south later east named november achieving equal category cyclone australian tropical cyclone intensity scale continuing intensify soon reached peak intensity mph began weaken increased wind shear cyclone started moving southeast november longer tropical cyclone cyclone brought major damage islands french infrastructure destroyed including homes airport town hall infrastructure destroyed homes roads damaged north island destroyed deaths reported retired usage meteorological history november fiji meteorological service regional specialized meteorological center fiji naval pacific center started monitor tropical depression developed northeast northern cook island days depression gradually developed slowly moved southwards weakness subtropical ridge high pressure utc november reported depression equivalent tropical storm assigned designation hours later named system developed category tropical cyclone australian tropical cyclone intensity scale started moving southeast area high pressure started develop south system november estimated category severe tropical cyclone announced system equivalent category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane wind scale moved french day agency reported severe tropical cyclone reached peak intensity reported minute sustained winds mph reported peak minute sustained mph equivalent category hurricane attaining peak intensity gradually weakened november issued final warning system convection low level circulation center increased wind shear subsequently monitored hours noted agency november time degenerated tropical depression preparations impact aftermath prior arrival cyclone november cyclone warnings issued french authorities strengthened security measures advised people drive archipelago schools closed furthermore people evacuated helicopter islands cyclone extremely destructive islands french homes destroyed severely damaged roofs blown buildings archipelago island population infrastructure destroyed town hall schools airfield destroyed town hall originally emergency shelter later evacuated strong winds later destroyed furthermore roadways highways blocked flooding addition homes island destroyed homes belonged island destroyed island population time roughly infrastructure destroyed including houses hotels impacted storm north nearly destroyed including village local yacht club roads blocked fallen trees lines severed high winds seven people island reportedly slightly injured addition islands sustained damage managed survive unscathed archipelago homes public somewhat destroyed addition impact infrastructure banana trees knocked winds especially mountain gardens impacted region deaths reported second tropical cyclone impact french season cyclone martin impacted islands weeks earlier aftermath storm disaster aid delivered victims president accompanied technicians arrived help repair island electrical hydraulic systems day saint meeting house emergency shelter house sustained minor damage storm later retired south pacific list tropical cyclone names


cyclone cyclone cyclone tropical cyclone status strike western madagascar cyclone fame year prior formed january channel rapidly organized remained nearly stationary ultimately turned southwest madagascar coastline reaching peak winds mph according france office weakened moving ashore region southwest rapidly weakened land briefly intensified reaching open waters extratropical cyclone january cyclone caused heavy damage near moved ashore path resulting deaths struck madagascar days tropical storm brushed northeastern portion country storms affected people left homeless struck country series government protests relief efforts hindered meteorological history days middle january weak low level circulation persisted channel accompanied intermittent disorganized convection thunderstorms january area convection persisted kilometres west southwest madagascar early january circulation rapidly consolidated organized thunderstorms developed tightly curved rainbands environmental conditions favored development anticyclone formed disturbance approaching trough provided favorable outflow system benefited light wind shear warm water temperatures utc 18th france office initiated advisories tropical disturbance noting intensification drifted southwestward hours declared tropical disturbance upgraded tropical depression status agency predicted system eventually reach peak winds mph moving ashore track expected follow tropical cyclone east madagascar tropical storm late january system briefly disorganized organize attain tropical storm status january weather service named time joint typhoon warning center began issuing advisories storm agency noted uncertainty future track storm interaction tropical storm east madagascar located area weak steering currents tropical storm quickly strengthened developing eye feature late january estimated sustained winds mph agency predicted strengthening peak winds mph time began rapid deepening favorable environmental conditions upgraded storm tropical cyclone status winds mph attaining tropical cyclone status forecast intensify peak winds mph early january cyclone began northeast motion tracking eastern periphery ridge located later turned southeastward influence ridge east thunderstorms organized eye utc january estimated attained peak winds mph west northwest madagascar coast time atmospheric pressure estimated hpa mbar peak wind gusts estimated mph assessed peak winds mph approached coast cyclone slightly organized weaker convection distinct eye weakening eyewall replacement cycle utc january landfall western madagascar coastline southwest cyclone weakened quickly land hours moving ashore winds decreased mph wind field expanded eye feature dissipated system weakened tropical storm status increased wind shear contributed weakening january poorly defined circulation moved open waters time winds weakened mph reaching ocean convection began reform near circulation attained tropical storm status cooler waters caused convection diminish near center began process extratropical transition late january issued advisory storm january completed transition extratropical storm accelerated south southeast persisted distinct tropical cyclone later day impact cyclone developed quickly authorities prepared storm earlier year madagascar national office natural disasters implemented plan localized storm warning officials deployed warnings radio citizens path fishermen told avoid leaving port cyclone landfall western madagascar region destroyed buildings flooded large areas left thousands people isolated city near landfall location cyclone flooded buildings damaged half houses leaving people homeless region winds damaged classrooms attended children inland cyclone damaged bridges roads leaving areas isolated outer rainbands storm produced heavy rainfall northwest portion country resulting flooding left people homeless region passages cyclones affected people leaving shelter people affected directly cyclone killed total people cyclone disrupted work rebuild areas affected cyclone february cyclone struck country series government protests consequently national government provided little response storm instead united_nations agencies quickly provided relief affected citizens world food programme prepared metric tons types united_nations children fund trucks arrived january supplies days storm contaminated resulted cases prevent spread disease provided water cleaning devices days storm landfall agency began distributing health kits bed nets schools affected set temporary classrooms tents workers began fixing cleaning damaged buildings despite quick response thousands people left aid red_cross deployed volunteers affected areas disrupted transportation services political situation hindered relief efforts


west cyclone west cyclone designation officially known severe cyclonic storm bob deadly tropical cyclone affected india bangladesh november sixth tropical cyclone fourth cyclonic storm north indian_ocean cyclone season developed bay northeast sri_lanka november tropical depression tracking northeast system strengthened cyclonic storm november maximum sustained winds exceeded mph november intensified severe cyclonic storm later day storm landfall island west winds mph moving inland rapidly weakened dissipated bangladesh november rough seas offshore caused fishing resulting fatalities additional reported missing west storm uprooted trees dropped heavy rainfall india deaths confirmed strong winds heavy rainfall bangladesh impacted cities villages including capital city forcing thousands evacuate wooden carrying men sank offshore bangladesh reaching safety additional boats occupants reported missing death reported bangladesh man attempted cross swollen river overall fatalities bangladesh storm attributed fatalities india bangladesh offshore areas meteorological history utc november depression developed southwestern bay hours later bulletin india meteorological department indicated bob formed east southeast india system steadily intensified headed northeastward utc november depression reached gale force upgraded cyclonic storm bob time joint typhoon warning center initiated warnings tropical cyclone strengthening briefly slowed later november early following day storm resumed intensification utc november bob severe cyclonic storm reached maximum sustained wind speed mph addition estimated minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg regional meteorological centre india bulletin utc november reported maximum sustained winds mph utc november landfall near island west winds mph shortly moving inland storm rapidly weakened depression issued final advisory storm utc november centered northeast tracked cyclone hours later time dissipated eastern india impact storm approached residents low lying areas advised seek shelter according state disaster management authority communication system activated collectors coastal districts given satellite additionally district authorities collected food water essential emergency supplies offshore rough seas caused resulting fatalities bodies later found floating port district additional reported missing fishing sank offshore west fishermen accounted initially estimated missing people swam received treatment medical clinic hospital according chief minister west people missing offshore west late november fatalities confirmed offshore india deaths occurred inland west later centre research disasters raised death toll prime minister bangladesh urged senior officials coastal districts prepare storm officials asked ships moved harbor river channel coastal areas thousands red crescent volunteers reported duty order assist vulnerable villages preparation storm winds destroyed bamboo uprooted trees disrupted road transport towns villages shore bay torrential rainfall area flooded dozens villages forcing thousands evacuate heavy precipitation capital city streets caused electricity public transportation death reported man drowned attempting cross river southern island wooden carrying men sank near cox known survived additional fishing boats transporting people reported missing division november fishing vessels navy motor boat sunk near crew members swam ashore aftermath storm number deaths bangladesh rose overall storm resulted confirmed fatalities officials west accused meteorological offices issuing warnings late fishermen deep sea areas immediately following storm indian red_cross society participating national societies began assess situation plan warehouse salt_lake_city indian red_cross society prepared distribute blankets kitchen sets nets


cyclone arthur severe tropical cyclone arthur major tropical cyclone affect french season system noted december shallow tropical depression embedded monsoon trough north cook island couple days system gradually developed classified tropical cyclone named december system gradually strengthened acquired hurricane force winds december performed small clockwise loop completing loop moved southwards peaked intensity december sustained wind speeds mph days system started weaken passed french society islands major tropical cyclone affect french december passed french islands passed directly degenerated tropical depression later day gale force winds remained associated depression system turned east northeast entered warmer waters near islands december tropical depression renamed arthur reasons day system gradually intensified reached secondary peak intensity sustained wind speeds mph december system maintained peak intensity moved group islands day started gradually weaken arthur degenerated shallow depression december noted day dissipated north islands tourists island evacuated local church arthur swept high seas tourist overall system caused estimated million damage french majority damage december system destroyed damaged homes variety crops damaged public buildings hotels roads power installations worst affected islands island harbour destroyed cyclonic swell generated system local school police station destroyed high waves people killed torrential rainfall system caused island night torrential rain day closest approach island french government incurred costs million including million efforts french military french government subsequently borrowed million built fund local banks billion help reconstruction later retired list tropical cyclone names world meteorological organization meteorological history december fiji meteorological service started monitor shallow tropical depression developed monsoon trough north southern cook islands days system gradually developed moved southwest december naval western center started monitor depression designated tropical cyclone equivalent tropical storm later day reported system developed category tropical cyclone australian tropical cyclone intensity scale named located south west cook islands december developed hurricane force winds area low vertical wind shear performed small clockwise loop started southeast december westerly wind burst affected system early december reported peaked intensity minute sustained wind speeds mph equivalent category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane wind scale subsequently reported day category severe tropical cyclone reached peak intensity minute sustained winds mph days system started weaken passed french society islands major tropical cyclone affect french december passed french islands passed directly later day reported system weakened tropical depression issued final advisory december gale force winds remained associated depression particular systems southeastern quadrant system subsequently turned started east northeast entered warmer waters near subsequently reported december system category tropical cyclone renamed arthur reasons including operational purposes avoid confusion recipients warnings day system gradually intensified passed north northwest automatic weather station reporting sustained wind speeds mph utc reported arthur peaked minute sustained wind speeds mph category tropical cyclone australian scale day system maintained peak intensity moved group islands arthur turned eastwards decided classify storm tropical cyclone peak minute sustained wind speeds mph december system started gradually weaken turned east degenerated shallow depression late day remnant depression noted dissipating december north islands preparations impact december ahead cyclone affecting french high commissioner jean declared state maximum alert closed schools banned navigation december tourists island evacuated local church system swept high seas tourist overall cyclone arthur caused estimated million damage leeward_islands windward_islands islands majority damage december system destroyed homes damaged homes destroyed damaged variety crops damaged public buildings hotels roads power installations worst affected islands island harbour destroyed cyclonic swell generated system local school police station destroyed high waves women child killed asleep torrential rainfall caused island day system closest approach island aftermath cyclone french military cargo plane helicopters carried initial relief efforts islands affected french government private cargo ships continued effort carrying emergency relief supplies reconstruction materials french government minister overseas france louis arrived december inspect damage explore ways rebuilding island nation similar tours conducted president french cabinet ministers emergency period french government incurred costs million including million efforts french military french government subsequently borrowed million central fund economic cooperation built fund local banks billion help reconstruction infrastructure territorial buildings later retired list tropical cyclone names world meteorological organization


india cyclone november tropical cyclone struck southeastern india later spawned rare triggering deadliest mountain incident country history storm originated monsoon trough november bay east india penultimate storm north indian_ocean cyclone season moving northwestward system gradually intensified moving land eventually developing eye middle convection reaching peak winds mph india meteorological department classified system severe cyclonic storm november line intensity estimates american based joint typhoon warning center november cyclone landfall near border november storms system continued north dissipated november india cyclone strong winds accompanied heavy rainfall storm surge inundated coastline feet inland power lines crops houses damaged boats damaged causing nautical fatalities cyclone killed people india hundreds remaining damage estimated billion million neighboring bangladesh high waves killed people sinking sweeping away ships cyclone later spawned rare november eastern depths reaching snowfall occurred warning amid busy mountain season landslides country incident killed people lodge near deaths related cyclone country government launched largest search rescue mission country history rescuing people trapped days snow meteorological history early november monsoon trough active bay associated disturbance near islands focus overall system november located south subtropical ridge system moved west northwest based improved organization issued tropical cyclone formation alert late november utc day initiated advisories tropical cyclone west islands hours later likewise classified system depression development depression steadily intensified moving bay rounding ridge accelerated turned northwest upgraded system deep depression utc november cyclonic storm utc following day convection thunderstorms organized like structure evolved central dense overcast intensification aided increased upper level divergence increased upward movement air utc november upgraded system severe cyclonic storm hours later severe cyclonic storm time eye developed described banding type eye agency estimated peak minute sustained winds mph minimum barometric pressure estimated mbar inhg estimated slightly higher minute winds mph utc november cyclone landfall peak intensity eastern india near state borders close city officially estimated peak winds mph winds high mph based damage estimates dvorak technique moving ashore storm turned north rapidly weakened land utc november discontinued advisories storm weakened depression northern state early november day system degenerated remnant low time system turned northeast spread circulation dissipated moisture convection storm spread impact moving ashore eastern india cyclone brought strong winds peak gust mph airport southwest landfall location winds estimated mph lowest barometric pressure india mbar inhg storm produced storm surge spread feet inland addition winds surge cyclone dropped heavy rainfall path particularly peaking indian coast west boats damaged accounting fishermen deaths indian coast guard ship washed ashore near trapping crew inside rescued high winds damaged power lines affecting electrical units storm damaged houses state storm high winds rainfall wrecked stalls festival canceled test cricket match held india new_zealand widespread crop damage acres crop fields west crops trees potatoes damaged india cyclone killed people people missing storm international disaster database indicated storm killed people caused million damage farther east officials bangladesh evacuated residents offshore islands boats ordered return coast storm ultimately produced mph winds heavy rainfall country high seas reaching height capsized boat river left boats missing killing people waves flooded acres crop fields november storm continued northward intense cyclone affect autumn years country department issue warnings storm mountain teams requested forecast result mountain guides caught guard thousands world region cyclone struck energy storm spread mountains process known lift occurred moisture mountainous regions elevations generally precipitation resulted rainfall reaching areas totals average november rainfall usually dry month higher elevations precipitation caused intense snowfall reaching deep recorded snowfall region eastern received rare snowfall normally rain shadow village buried days people travel freely rarity snowfall meant residents snow shoes november days arrival storm snow heavy snowfall produced landslides november following day near combined destroyed lodge housing mountain killing survivor rescued trapped hours climbing mountain southeast mount marked deadliest affect hiking expedition killed seven people levels reaching high roofs houses heavy snowfall damaged roofs buildings including school killed animals country storm killed people related including foreigners workers association believed death toll higher deaths result collapsed houses result people freezing death festival likely prevented additional deaths residents hardest hit areas left ceremony snowfall government coordinated largest search rescue mission country history utilizing helicopters rescue stranded people encompassing area km2 mission ended november rescued people required medical attention stranded victims stay snow day half spotted rescued weather disrupted efforts


cyclone severe tropical cyclone category cyclone early january brought light rains areas south_australia suffering drought heat wave january tropical low developed monsoon trough sea following days system gradually tracked westward intensified classified tropical cyclone january turning southward region low wind shear intensified severe tropical cyclone january following days cyclone structure fluctuated temporarily featuring eye maintained organisation intensified january storm attained peak intensity later january category cyclone winds mph following day passed approximately northwest moved south southwesterly course system steadily weakened ultimately fell tropical cyclone strength january west early storm existence brought strong winds heavy rain high winds areas indonesia homes flooded damaged thunderstorms total people killed storm listed missing western_australia scattered strong thunderstorms caused minor damage produced possible tornado meteorological history january weak area low pressure developed monsoon trough near following day joint typhoon warning center began monitoring system possible development tropical cyclone traveling westward system forecast intensify moved area highly favouring tropical cyclogenesis warm waters sea surface temperatures low wind shear additionally nearby anticyclone provided good outflow system following days deep convection gradually built low january tropical cyclone warning centre darwin designated system tropical low time storm situated roughly south southeast indonesia time system tracking west southwestward subtropical ridge track storm remainder existence later january issued tropical cyclone formation alert system indicating development low significant tropical cyclone anticipated seven hours classified system tropical storm began issuing advisories morning january weak wind shear hindered development system convection wrapped centre circulation australian bureau classified low tropical cyclone second named storm western region season shortly intensification central dense overcast formed prominent banding features consolidated following development eye early january bureau upgraded severe tropical cyclone winds estimated mph following day intensity leveled encountered moderate wind shear shear relaxed system resumed strengthening conditions favourable redeveloped eye outflow improved late january estimated attained peak intensity winds mph barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg operationally storm believed slightly stronger peaking category cyclone australian scale post storm assessment bureau found weaker system peak time assessed storm attained minute sustained winds mph ranking category equivalent cyclone saffir simpson hurricane scale hours reached peak intensity increasing wind shear caused storm eyewall outflow somewhat restricted afternoon january storm structure significantly degraded eye longer apparent marked decrease cold cloud tops later day cyclone closest approach western_australia passing approximately northwest despite shear eventually storm southerly course brought cooler waters preventing deep convection shifted western circulation centre remained defined evening january storm weakened severe tropical cyclone strength rapid weakening ensued january effects cooler waters dry air caused deep convection area shallow clouds failed deep convection weakened tropical cyclone status early january prompting bureau issue final bulletin cyclone system observed west continued southward away australia preparations impact indonesia january cargo vessel sank coast islands crewmen rescued remained missing january vessel angle stranded near west regency january brought strong winds heavy rains rough seas province indonesia residents tourists warned waves ferry service west java suspended residents winds storm downed trees caused severe damage structures especially capital city village person died tree fell trees billboards downed homes damaged flooding region closed roads leading traffic delays long heavy rains caused major rivers province overflow banks leading flooding districts total homes province inundated people killed people killed listed missing western_australia moved perth area responsibility january cyclone watch issued areas creek coral bay blue alert department fire emergency services lowest level readiness issued areas creek following day watch upgraded cyclone warning areas new watch issued west encompassing areas far cape watch extended early january include areas cape storm continued westward path initially anticipated warning area gradually decreased areas east receiving clear later january watch area continued expand encompassed areas far_east storm closet approach western_australia january watches warnings area gradually discontinued advisories discontinued afternoon january corporation began evacuating non essential personnel oil path storm rio group shut iron exports cape ports rough seas region state emergency service advised residents secure loose objects ensure emergency kits stocked incident management teams established help people wake storm additionally urban search rescue equipment set horizon power dispatched additional risk areas path speed power restoration wake storm producers picked fruit possible storm arrived order minimize losses coast western_australia minor storm tides reported peak rise caused flooding low lying areas damage reported relation north west australia especially storm brought gusty winds downed trees produced rain january remnants storm brought widespread moisture southern areas western_australia especially region leading scattered showers thunderstorms total rain fell falling minute span strong storm produced winds mph tore roofs buildings losses town exceeded winds lake grace mph according horizon power loss electricity western_australia potential tornado touched near downing trees wide perth storm brought unusually warm moist air keeping temperatures dropping making january night years coast western_australia moisture brought scattered rains south_australia heaviest totals measured areas ended day dry spell brought relief amid severe heat wave adelaide hills benefited rain cooler temperatures january french sailor abandon yacht coast tasmania mast broke rough weather caused remnants


cyclone cyclone known cyclone small powerful storm left heavy damage indian state formed november eastern bay moving westward quickly organized developed defined eye november cyclone struck south peak intensity india meteorological department estimated peak winds mph american based joint typhoon warning center assessed peak winds mph soon landfall cyclone weakened dissipated november ahead storm families evacuated towns lacked proper storm shelters cyclone landfall produced strong winds inland dropped millimetres rainfall region flooded villages portion coast overall damage east district villages entirely destroyed storm destroyed acres crops killed millions cattle chicken storm damaged houses including destroyed overall damage totaled billion equivalent billion billion comparable cyclone hit confirmed deaths missing dead washed sea unlikely found storm government local red_cross chapters helped residents recover damage world bank provided money better prepare future storms meteorological history october pacific tropical depression crossed bay dissipating day new area convection thunderstorms developed sea november system located monsoon trough weak flow steered slowly westward bay bringing briefly southwestern convection organized joint typhoon warning center issued tropical cyclone formation alert utc november utc day agency initiated advisories system designating tropical cyclone west india meteorological department official regional specialized meteorological center basin classify system november utc agency designated depression located beneath axis upper level ridge depression able intensify organize prominent outflow developing november upgraded system deep depression later cyclonic storm utc day upgraded storm equivalent minimal hurricane estimating minute winds mph continued westward eastern india slow pace later turning west northwest early november storm began rapidly intensifying upgraded storm severe cyclonic storm later severe cyclonic storm utc day irregular eye formed middle central dense overcast quickly circular distinct utc november estimated peak minute winds mph equivalent category saffir simpson scale minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg assessed lower intensity estimating minute winds mph based dvorak rating approaching land eye contracted peak width utc november cyclone landfall south east_coast india estimated landfall pressure mbar inhg smaller normal cyclone diameter storm rapidly weakened moving ashore deteriorating deep depression early november issued advisory utc day downgraded system remnant low pressure area utc preparations impact issued warnings related cyclone distributed public television telegraph news outlets government departments india radio broadcast warnings beginning november day landfall train service disrupted thousands travelers india oil natural gas corporation suspended operations storm storm caused local festivities canceled ultimately struck north expected region farther away state shelters families evacuated storm towns region lacked storm shelter existing shelters generally poor shape residents avoided shelters state disrepair stayed homes fear robbed addition storm emergency plans enacted cyclone struck roads shelters built following cyclone fared storm better older structures powerful cyclone brought intense winds heavy rainfall high waves eastern india hurricane force winds penetrated inland peak gusts estimated mph based blown away highest recorded sustained wind mph ship port landfall location storm dropped heavy rainfall near coast peaking rainfall rates millimetres occurred hours stretch land portion coast waves accompanied storm surge spreading inland storm struck weeks storm killed people storm damage extended inland widespread areas crop fields inundated washing away tons rice winds knocked million trees estimated storm destroyed acres rice acres crops livestock million chickens killed storm fields waters heavy rainfall high tides flooded villages cyclone affected villages canals drains breached floods storm washed cargo ships ashore sank destroyed boats overall damage east district hardest hit villages nearby villages entirely destroyed villages receive advanced warning functioning cyclone shelter boats damaged destroyed east roughly houses destroyed cyclone destroyed electrical towers including tall telecommunications tower nearly power lines west roads damaged washed including national highway flooding washed railroads damaged water drainage systems sewage streets hospitals region washed away flooded storm damaged houses sustaining roof damage destroyed people left homeless hardest hit areas houses brick cement high winds mud overall damage officially estimated billion million world bank indicated damage reached high billion officials likened damage cyclone struck storm fishermen missing sea despite warnings leave port presumed lost boats returned port days storm additional fishermen returned succeeding days fishermen killed left missing lost boats sea fishermen departed days storm survived boats lacking advanced warning shrimp farmers remote villages swept away waves hundreds dead bodies discovered shore identified corpses cremated instead bringing bodies local villages fatalities land result buildings collapsing people stayed inside ferry crossing river sank amid rough waves killing people board overall cyclone killed people people listed missing january red_cross expect find missing bodies likely washed bay later report food agriculture organization indicated confirmed deaths unconfirmed death toll high aftermath following storm heavy damage homeless residents resided temporary camps later indian government set relief centers housing people utilizing schools office buildings residents stay extended periods time shelters rebuilding began days storm landfall displaced people returned homes storm workers restored water service distributed water need workers cranes remove trees highways roads communication links quickly restored power supply later damaged houses reconstructed roofs destroyed houses rebuilt concrete withstand stronger winds government coordinated indian red_cross society provide relief goods affected citizens rice family red_cross sent trucks carrying blankets food cooking supplies delhi distributed red_cross india military enacted search rescue missions days following storm helicopters worked continuously food water medicine storm victims residents fought aid poor areas helicopters surveyed storm damage affected small villages linked roads medical teams established following storm drinking distributed water attempt prevent cholera outbreak cholera spreads contaminated water reports storm victims contracting disease months storm foreign governments international organizations donated world bank considered cyclone having significant effect economy chief minister estimated state long years recover storm government provided family collapsed storm family person killed storm reports people stealing bodies receive payment federal government provided million state tax monetary donations union minister opined state government damage estimates qualify additional aid government spending annual disaster subsidies salaries world bank credited government experience disasters saving lives response disaster largely repairing damage future storms storm demonstrated region outdated infrastructure following heavy damage cyclone recent disasters world bank enacted plan april consisting repairing damaged infrastructure updated disaster plan technical assistance state government shelters roads improved higher standards plan ultimately cost million completed july years longer expected lower cost indian losing value power lines improved withstand winds mph drains enlarged coastal plant system created flooding additional public shelters constructed plan failed yield long term disaster policy state


cyclone cyclone longest lived indian_ocean tropical cyclone record traveling day duration formed february australian basin tropical cyclone crossing france office began tracking system tropical storm february late february landfall near madagascar minute winds mph storm rapidly weakened land channel reach peak minute winds mph february landfall south near peak intensity quickly weakened land defined circulation moved southern african finally dissipating eastern february moving indian_ocean brought high waves gusty winds rainfall islands later struck madagascar country midst cholera epidemic killed people storm directly killed people tropical storm struck shortly damage making difficult individual damage totals damage estimated million usd collectively storms killed people left homeless region landfall houses damaged crops lost health facilities wrecked final landfall experiencing worst floods killing people additional rainfall flooding created country worst natural disaster century combined effects destroyed acres crop fields killed cattle passage disrupted ongoing relief efforts high levels river isolated town water levels river reaching high normal areas wide dam broke river flooding town middle night trapping unprepared residents accounted nearly half death toll people drowned province rescue helicopters arrived late save people capital city lost homes addition floods strong winds blew away roofs entire houses mud combined effects preceding floods left people displaced homeless deaths damage estimated million usd cyclone floods disrupted economic progress 1990s end civil war southern africa brought strong winds heavy rainfall crossed eastern maintaining defined structure rivers overflowed banks country damaging crops houses leaving people homeless storm killed people country flooding storm extended southward south_africa country dropped rainfall days causing river reach highest level years officials opened dams river prevent structural damage caused higher levels river east people died country people left homeless forcing people churches schools damage province estimated million usd north dropped rainfall southern gusty winds caused power farther west rainfall rates reported meteorological history low pressure area developed monsoon trough february south indonesian island associated convection initially sparse wind shear developing anticyclone allowed thunderstorms persist utc february perth tropical cyclone warning center upgraded low category australian tropical cyclone scale naming tropical cyclone february joint typhoon warning center began issuing advisories storm tropical cyclone southeast christmas island ridge south steered storm generally westward late february estimated initial peak mph increased shear caused weakening crossed february south west indian_ocean renamed mauritius meteorological service france estimated minute winds mph time february wind shear began decreasing convection early february upgraded equivalent minimal hurricane day storm passed south northwest mauritius small structure limited strongest winds early february attained tropical cyclone status passing northwest eye better defined approaching eastern madagascar february intensified reach minute winds mph time cyclone landfall near rapidly weakened tropical depression land crossing madagascar hours emerged channel near quickly intensifying moderate tropical storm february storm rapidly intensified approached eastern intense tropical cyclone early february minute winds mph estimated peak minute winds mph equivalent category saffir simpson hurricane scale peak intensity landfall south gusts mph making strongest storm hit nation decades winds rapidly decreased landfall storm maintained defined structure crossed late february progressed southern africa eventually reached eastern circulation dissipated february merged approaching cold duration lasted days record longevity storm southern indian_ocean track earth south west indian_ocean days record start satellite imagery cyclone cyclone lasted days basin preparations impact early duration australian basin cyclone produced high waves near christmas island forcing boat refugees escorted port later brought wind gusts mph mauritius cyclone produced wind gusts mph heavy rainfall peaked rainfall average february precipitation total began turned southwest officials declared red alert dropped cyclone passed island ultimately storm brushed island gusts mph coast mph mountainous peak rainfall heaviest mountainous peaks reaching significant wave heights remained madagascar moving ashore eastern madagascar produced strong winds path gusts estimated mph landfall storm blew away local weather stations true landfall intensity unknown winds remained strong farther inland international airport near capital reported winds mph winds capital likely stronger dropped heavy rainfall hour total airport rains caused flooding madagascar west_coast usually spared precipitation mountains struck madagascar midst cholera epidemic killed people biggest city near cyclone landfall madagascar disrupted power water supplies leaving town isolated buildings damaged destroyed village eastern madagascar killed people heavy rainfall central portion nation caused landslides flooding flooding occurred west_coast near storm disrupted portions highways storm left people homeless people forced stay storm shelters damage public buildings estimated usd nationwide killed people affected half million people affected days struck country cyclone hit northeastern madagascar bringing additional damage flooding storms collectively killed people initial uncertainty toll disrupted communications floods storm inundated homes wrecked crops districts people villages isolated rice fields flooded week coffee banana crops severe losses collectively people left access clean water struck storm warnings later hurricane warnings issued february flooding affected nation january areas receiving year worth rainfall weeks widespread areas inundated people displaced people killed moved ashore powerful winds direct observations strongest winds closest major city landfall point winds reached storm force rainfall following flooding worst floods beginning time arrived end february situation considered country worst natural disaster century flooding continued days moved southern africa waters flowing downstream neighboring countries early march floods beginning leaving deep layer mud ponds contaminated water piles rotten corpses moved ashore high winds knocked trees destroying acres crop fields conjunction floods floods killed cows province cattle died nationwide chickens goats killed schools closed storm including damage housed storm victims storm knocked telegraph power lines caused widespread power water outages disrupting ongoing relief efforts cities damage water systems storm knocked power poles thirds power water people killed downed power lines flooding damaged world food program warehouse city combination strong winds waves sank ships harbor including entrance halted port traffic weeks floods submerged primary highway connecting north south country damaged roads rail lines halting region economy preventing movement goods rail line water swollen river isolated town connecting roads airport inundated bridge connecting rest region south damaged water levels river reached high normal areas wide broke record highest crest dam broke river flooding town middle night trapping unprepared residents flooding surpassed previous water depth record set town ceiling story buildings city flooded save river swept away houses river people march washed away nearby nova thousands people homeless storm flooding killing people people drowned province rescue helicopters arrived late save people capital city lost homes addition floods strong winds blew away roofs entire houses mud leaving thousands people homeless combined effects preceding floods left people displaced homeless including children years old younger overall preceding floods caused deaths half damage estimated million usd people died directly bodies washed away unable counted cyclone floods disrupted economic progress 1990s end civil war mainland africa issued gale warning anticipation strong winds inland government issue storm warnings storm moved country maintaining defined structure brought strong winds heavy rainfall crossed eastern heavy rains caused rivers overflow banks officials opened flood gates dams maintain integrity increased flooding downstream including dams destroyed irrigation purposes storm destroyed homes eastern portion country killing heads livestock flooding washed away roads bridges power lines country largest city lost power passage overall storm killed people country flooding storm extended southward south_africa country dropped rainfall days causing river reach highest level years province station recorded rainfall hours officials opened dams river prevent structural damage caused higher levels river east dams failed country causing damage irrigation systems isolated town louis road covered border crossings closed floods covered roads caused houses collapse people damaged crops country vegetables people died country people left homeless forcing people churches schools damage province estimated million usd crop damage estimated million flooding began end february north dropped rainfall southern storm gusty winds wrecked houses knocked trees causing power outages farther west rainfall rates reported rainfall contributed summer years locations southern portion country reported daily rainfall rates aftermath immediately struck madagascar government began distributing relief items rice tents sheets february survey flights helped indicate extent damage nation supplies distributed road worst affected areas helicopters dropping aid isolated communities receiving request government flew tons supplies copenhagen medicine tons food equipment help coordinate relief work agency transported thousands blankets water faced difficulties distributing supplies government france sent helicopters teams doctors madagascar sent tons supplies medicine water devices food world food programme flew tons food affected residents country including tons combined impacts government madagascar requested international assistance march coordinated united_nations office coordination humanitarian affairs response government united_kingdom donated million million usd madagascar organisation african unity donated madagascar march addition cyclone striking country march cyclone hit eastern madagascar early april causing additional deaths damage government declared state emergency provinces nearby donated million litres fuel country help recovery affected floods government able provide food relief storm victims south_africa families forced corpses houses ongoing flooding country government authorized million million usd pay emergency assistance province declared disaster area south african government issued warning march stating flood refugees deported entered illegally country australia donated assist relief work south_africa time struck incoming assistance international community responding earlier flooding president time requested additional aid storm struck asking million reconstruction emergency aid later increasing request million end february countries pledged million short required needs rose nearly million march march tons relief goods reached country distributed towns supplies nearly overwhelmed small airport lack distribution caused food decay sun government worked evacuate residents newly flooded areas boats set camps early march people camps country limited capacity widespread rescues insufficient helicopters locations strong boats unable operate search rescue missions residents left homeless storm forced stay churches schools residents country capital provided spare bedroom citizens city provided clothing lost homes flood residents flooded town walked receive shelter following storm contributed malaria cholera malaria times usual rate killing people areas southern lost access clean water illnesses addition united_nations action service expressed concern floods shifted locations nation civil war later remnants cyclone halted relief work heavy rainfall soon storm struck care operated food flooded areas world food programme approved million help metric tons food fleet helicopters rescued people march operating missions included planes helicopters south_africa helicopters crews united_kingdom helicopters germany residents flooded areas initially hold trees roofs lack helicopters people needing rescue march need rescue diminished allowing families return home helicopters required relief goods emergency road repairs allowed supplies delivered road areas march united_states sent crew soldiers task force response million operation coordinate disaster relief rebuild roads deliver crop seed drop aid ordered president bill_clinton march criticism international assistance insufficient save children organization helped reunited separated children families world relief flew seeds tools help farmers damaged crops united_kingdom assisted country million debt earlier scheduled urged nations follow suit italy canceled million debt march february world bank provided million rebuild roads later provided additional million agency delayed debt payments year portugal spain canceled million million worth debt respectively jubilee wealthy nations postponed debt payments year march