cyclone severe tropical cyclone relatively small tropical cyclone brought minor damage parts western_australia january named storm australian region cyclone season originated tropical low near indonesian island january quickly strengthening system attained tropical cyclone status january later reached severe tropical cyclone intensity january approached western_australia late january landfall region winds mph quickly weakening land remnants persisted january time dissipated east port prior cyclone arrival severe weather warnings issued coastline western_australia storm landfall winds mph damage limited sparsely populated region struck severe damage bay following usage retired replaced meteorological history severe tropical cyclone originated tropical low identified australian bureau january near indonesian island initially situated weak steering environment low drifted southwest gradually gained intensity following day joint typhoon warning center began monitoring system january developing low level circulation showed improved organization feature deep convection centre atmospheric conditions region favored development featuring low moderate wind shear trough situated near coast western_australia aided improving low outflow later day issued tropical cyclone formation alert system expected low intensify tropical cyclone following hours early january upgraded low tropical cyclone time given uncertainty system actually obtained strength strengthened hours later time upgrade featured deep convection centre banding features extended little halfway circulation later day small cyclone underwent period rapid intensification eye feature apparent satellite imagery response approaching trough tracked southeast utc issued advisory designating tropical cyclone following hours eye feature increasingly defined allowing storm intensify severe tropical cyclone utc january reaching strength attained minute sustained winds mph barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg shear abruptly increased hours later causing low level circulation displaced deepest convection storm continued near landfall australia intensified deep convection redeveloped centre combined formation eye utc january classified severe tropical cyclone second time hours severe tropical cyclone status passed island utc storm reached peak intensity winds mph pressure mbar hpa inhg initially estimated system peaked strong tropical storm minute sustained winds mph analysis system resulted upgrade minimal category equivalent winds mph uncertainty storm peak intensity exists data estimated peak minute sustained winds mph mph respectively time cyclone landfall gale force winds extended roughly center classifying cyclone system second landfall near bay remote area region peak strength began weaken early january storm briefly moved water having weakened slightly making landfall east archipelago winds mph later day passed directly town derby winds measured gale force prompted system tropical low trough initially steered western_australia relaxed system slowly turned south southwest fully dissipating early january east port preparations impact cyclone approached western australian coastline severe weather warnings issued parts region initial forecasts indicated obtain category intensity produce destructive winds mph mining company working mount gibson island evacuated employees threat cyclone members emergency crew remain cyclone shelter hours storm landfall red alert highest level storm alert issued areas storm expected onshore state emergency service warned residents bay need shelter immediately heavy rains excess expected fall storm track remained place weakened tropical low january landfall severe tropical cyclone struck sparsely populated region rainfall peaked bay day span near storm landfall wind gusts estimated mph resulting significant affecting structures homes bay sustained roof damage injuries reported damage relation limited retired following usage later replaced


cyclone cyclone deadliest tropical cyclone record strike storm formed west_coast india arabian sea curved westward reach peak winds mph storm struck island later southern june dissipating day saudi_arabia producing wind gusts mph storm strongest cyclone record hit arabian peninsula cyclone hit island damaged strong winds including military base cyclone dropped rainfall period highest daily total country overall storm killed people left homeless meteorological history june monsoon depression formed arabian sea south southwest india initially paralleled indian coastline tropical storm june minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg day joint typhoon warning center began tracking system storm moved northward followed northwest turn june curved west reported cyclone reaching peak minute sustained winds mph june addition india meteorological department estimated system severe cyclonic storm sustained winds mph june storm attained minimum pressure mbar inhg continuing westward june eye cyclone passed island minute period producing peak sustained winds mph minimum pressure mbar inhg issued final advisory utc day department reported storm stronger sustained winds mph gusts mph cyclone strongest record landfall arabian peninsula cyclone surpassed shortly striking storm moved ashore mainland causing rapid weakening tropical depression status system dissipated june crossing southeastern saudi_arabia impact aftermath southwest coast india storm produced high swells conjunction monsoon waves affected drilling operated oil natural gas corporation forcing work shut tanker plymouth experienced significant structural damage storm losing freighter island central arabian sea experienced mph winds sinking took lives crew military base warned cyclone june day officials raised category warning soon upgraded category aircraft stored workers inspected roofs buildings riding storm shelter hurricane force winds struck morning hours june sustained winds peaking mph gusts mph eye passage winds increased southwest mph strong winds caused buildings collapse roof beams blown air building base sustained damage virtually homes nearby village leveled radio relay station island damaged overall storm wrecked buildings leaving people homeless rain totals significant total falling kilometres northeast station island reported hours times average annual precipitation total highest daily rainfall period nationwide floods washed away thousands animals lime palm tree plantations downing thousands trees region rains flooded main highway accumulated typically dry region drains unable withstand unusual flooding cyclone considered worst disaster 20th century remains deadliest cyclone overall cyclone caused deaths injuries left people homeless death toll disputed report indicated deaths storm neighboring saudi_arabia sent assistance nations persian gulf cyclone struck nation created coordinated disaster network result relief work spread agencies

Tropical cyclones: Southern Pacific and the Indian Ocean


cyclone tropical cyclone fiji meteorological service designation joint typhoon warning center designation weak destructive tropical cyclone late caused worst flooding south pacific island cook islands nearly years forming upper level low pressure system november near island roughly southeast fiji remained practically stationary general area week unfavorable conditions tropical cyclogenesis storm struggled develop significant convection preventing intensifying mph finally wind shear december system weakened tropical depression near dissipated days later result cyclone slow movement heavy rains impacted area week resulting severe flooding nearly islands staple crop lost livestock perished following assessment damage determined needed repair losses severity damage caused retired replaced meteorological history tropical cyclone identified regional specialized meteorological center fiji fiji meteorological service november upper level low west island situated roughly east southeast fiji little development took place following days low gradually way surface situated region relatively low wind shear system acquired subtropical characteristics deep convection formed center late november upgraded low tropical depression assigned system later entered area unfavorable tropical cyclogenesis consisting increasing shear marginally warm sea surface temperatures estimated drifting westward convection managed increase despite unfavorable conditions low passed roughly southwest november later day joint typhoon warning center issued tropical cyclone formation alert stating good chance system tropical cyclone hours center remained partially devoid convective activity system declared tropical depression agency hours alert later november depression intensified tropical cyclone given time gale force winds present quadrant storm previous years gale force winds present center system receive receiving attained peak intensity winds mph barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg remaining nearly stationary succumbed strong wind shear evening november classified tropical storm hours system issuing final advisory early december according system retained gale force winds december time situated northwest significantly displaced convective activity remnants persisted general area days completely dissipating impact aftermath following tropical depression upgrade tropical cyclone november cook islands placed cyclone alert gale warnings place islands days air new_zealand flights social events canceled ensure public safety low intensity storm main threat wind damage gusts mph reported owing slow movement storm heavy rains associated fell nearly days resulting widespread flooding parts island inundated water destroying nearly crop drowning numerous livestock islands main roads washed reports landslides flooding regarded worst years nearly entire island affected according locals ocean surrounding island red point soil washed sea despite initial reports local water supply contaminated international federation red_cross red crescent societies stated safe drink sufficient islands residents offshore severely damaged large swells produced storm verge sinking sailor managed secure vessel safely shore flooding persisted nearly week finally waters extent damage revealed minor structural damage sustained agricultural sector received extensive losses nearly islands staple crop lost livestock perished following assessment cook islands national disaster management council determined needed repair losses international assistance united_nations eventually requested december allowing relief funds agencies delivered area fears food shortages prompted local government begin food necessary relief supply total committed relief funds new_zealand norway united_nations assist cook islands recovering storm late december additional distributed pacific islands forum affected islands months following cyclone debris removal cleanup relatively slow delaying efforts crops lost floods food shortage issues apparent february prompting distribute food residents severity damage caused retired replaced


cyclone cyclone powerful tropical cyclone struck eastern madagascar march eighth named storm season formed march south diego moved generally west southwest ridge south gradually intensifying march france office upgraded tropical cyclone status equivalent minimal hurricane day cyclone attained maximum sustained winds mph vicinity island weakened subsequently making landfall north madagascar winds mph storm weakened land moving southwestward country emerged channel extratropical march turned southeast dissipating march early duration storm produced gusty winds later brought gusts mph island effects worst madagascar especially near storm landfall damage spread coastline spread inland landfall point towns severely affected cyclone damaged main port airport warehouses resulting million usd lost inventory thousands houses damaged leaving people homeless housing program earlier set cyclone extended help storm victims nationwide cyclone killed people caused million usd damage meteorological history march circulation observed southeast diego undergoing tropical cyclogenesis day satellite imagery indicated tropical storm formed south island given march france office began tracking storm database joint typhoon warning center began classifying tropical cyclone nascent tropical storm moved generally west southwest gradually intensifying march upgraded equivalent minimal hurricane minute maximum sustained winds mph day followed suit upgrading storm tropical cyclone status passing north island trough passed eastward ridge developed south reinforced southwest track madagascar march estimated cyclone attained peak minute winds mph estimated peak minute winds mph estimated storm producing gusts mph near peak intensity passed mph south island subsequently gradually weakened march cyclone landfall eastern madagascar north winds landfall estimated mph barometric pressure mbar inhg reported rapidly weakened tropical depression status land discontinued advisories march circulation continued southwestward island emerging channel day slightly open waters declared storm extratropical march based satellite appearance issued advisories day march tracked cyclone turning south southeast south madagascar march turned south dissipated impact aftermath early duration passed near wind gusts reached mph later storm produced wind gusts mph island barometric pressure fell mbar inhg storm passage moving ashore mainland madagascar cyclone brushed marie gusts mph dropping rainfall hours mainland madagascar damage heaviest port city winds mph rainfall totaled hours heavy rainfall spread island reaching west_coast damage spread coastline spread inland landfall point towns severely affected damage heaviest cyclone winds struck hours high waves broke section port leaving susceptible future storms tides washed away shipping containers flooded coastal road damaged port warehouses resulted loss tons rice tons stored cotton tons coffee collectively lost stored product totaled million usd cyclone damaged navigational systems forcing airport close light aircraft outside damaged roads rail lines connecting city capital roads damaged landslides bridges damaged high winds damaged destroyed thousands homes storm path leaving people homeless damaged homes lost roofs resulted additional damage heavy rainfall affected interiors high winds damaged public buildings factories path cyclone left widespread areas water power storm damaged electrical transmission generation facilities high rainfall damaged rivers country killed people caused injuries damage totaled million usd march government madagascar appealed international community assistance heavy damage cyclone response request governments international organizations provided assistance madagascar including european economic community food blankets medicine building supplies catholic relief services donated clothing rice milk madagascar countries provided assistance included china france united_kingdom united_states west_germany holy mauritius canada finland new_zealand norway sweden soviet_union switzerland collectively international community provided million worth aid madagascar united_states pacific command flew philippines madagascar deliver medicine nation earlier helped madagascar recover cyclone housing rebuilding projects transferred materials impacts area government set national relief committee facilitate relief efforts including initial inspection affected area determine needs workers delivered tons material nearby including milk blankets clothing world bank estimated cost repairing commercial areas million usd agency allocated funds repairing damaged power facilities ports roads airports international monetary fund approved million loan country half emergency aid houses buildings closed repairs flood damage including hotels churches schools


cyclone cyclone brought stormy conditions december named storm southwest indian_ocean later half developed disturbance monsoon trough december following day system attained tropical depression status despite ill defined organization depression able continue strengthening reaching moderate tropical storm status december tracked southwest situated favorable atmospheric environment period rapid intensification ensued reached tropical cyclone status december fluctuating strength cyclone peaked maximum sustained winds mph minimum barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg december making intense tropical cyclone based intensity scale utilized france shortly wind shear strengthened tracked southeast resulting weakening phase effects caused cyclone rapidly decay december degenerated remnant low initially expected track directly island prompting widespread measures resulting issuance class warning denoting warning highest urgency mauritius meteorological services tropical cyclone eventually passed east island close severely effect island strong winds peaking measured mph canon resulted widespread damage including tearing metal trees widespread power cut power homes shut communications island heavy rains produced triggered flooding locations caused soil erosion meteorological history origin traced area low pressure embedded monsoon trough southeast diego december computer models suggested surrounding atmospheric conditions later tropical cyclogenesis course day localized area circulation remained convection remained persistent despite atmospheric environment system organized faster anticipated classified tropical disturbance france utc december shortly development disturbance underwent reformation phase consequently new center circulation developed allowing system reach tropical depression status early december nonetheless storm overall structure remained ill defined presence wind shear multiple utc december mauritius meteorological services designated system moderate tropical storm assigning time storm minimum barometric pressure estimated mbar hpa inhg subsequent hours storm began slowly track west southwest periphery nearby subtropical ridge circulation center consolidated rainbands tightly wrapped center time joint typhoon warning center began monitor system late december began develop eye microwave imagery based developments france upgraded system severe tropical storm intensity utc following day hours later upgraded tropical cyclone intensity france following suit hours later situated location low vertical wind shear outflow forecast continue strengthening time cyclone expected slowly interaction weak steering currents subtropical ridges rapid intensification ensued hours december coinciding development ragged eye feature tropical cyclone infrared imagery france upgraded intense tropical cyclone status utc december time storm central pressure fallen mbar hpa inhg shortly defined outflow pattern suppressed resulting slight weakening intense tropical cyclone status hours later weakening phase brief shortly reclassified intense tropical cyclone december utc day reached peak intensity intense tropical cyclone maximum sustained winds mph minimum pressure mbar hpa inhg following peak intensity approaching upper level mid latitude trough increased wind shear forced storm southeast resulting cyclone weakening utc day france determined weakened intense tropical cyclone status strong wind shear continued toll cyclone stripping away exposing low level circulation center away rest associated convection utc december weakened severe tropical storm intensity later downgraded tropical depression intensity following day intensity marked cessation france tropical cyclone remnant vortex associated continued persist days curved westward lacked persistent convection remnant circulation gradually increasingly noted france utc december preparations impact projected path near mauritius meteorological services issued class warning island early december following cyclone upgrade intense tropical cyclone intensity hours later meteorological service upgraded warning class based forecasts continued indicate track directly mauritius meteorological services issued class warning morning hours december describing real threat resulted complete suspension flights island air mauritius air carrier fishing boats rerouted island refugee centers resources preparation tropical cyclone large scale measures took place port december mauritius meteorological services issued highest applicable cyclone warning class warning began experience effects december strong gusts caused tropical cyclone swept island initial winds uprooted trees toppled utility poles resulting power height power outages households power primarily port est mount afternoon december homes access electricity fallen trees rendered roads impassable heavy rains caused creeks overflow banks impassable rainfall caused extensive soil erosion triggered strong storm surge resulting coastal flooding despite heavy rainfall total precipitation amounts remained relatively low peaking december wind gust mph reported locality canon highest wind measurement recorded associated station sir airport reported similarly strong wind gust mph strong winds tore metal sheets buildings cut telecommunications rest world despite widespread measures taken port suffered marginal impacts following storm local police groups special mobile force mobilized order assist relief efforts technicians mauritius central electricity board dispatched resolve power issues


cyclone cyclonic storm unusual tropical cyclone originated near southern coast bangladesh later struck country drifting northern bay second named storm season brought days heavy rainfall bangladesh india formed depression july delta moved circular motion northern bay intensified mph cyclonic storm moved ashore southeastern bangladesh july system turned westward land noted eastern india august path dropped torrential rainfall primarily northwestern precipitation totaled rains compounded ongoing flooding contributed worst flooding country century million people forced evacuate flood waters inundated houses houses country damaged destroyed residents lost source income acres crop fields damaged floods killed people directly related government requested assistance international community cope disaster considered worst country cyclone storm flooding damaged houses bangladesh covered crop fields week killed people country illnesses spread storm later affected southeastern india killing people damaging destroying houses meteorological history monsoon spawned low pressure area july extreme northern bay southern coast bangladesh low wind shear abundant convection south developing circulation system quickly organized utc july india meteorological department classified system depression circulation nearly stationary near southern coast bangladesh land interaction unfavorable phase julian prevented strengthening despite warm water temperatures early july american based joint typhoon warning center began monitoring depression convection organized good outflow embedded monsoon depression remained nearly nearly stationary days southern bangladesh issued tropical cyclone formation alert late july increasingly defined circulation july system began moving south southeast movement slow possibly affected monsoon depression western india described track unique taking semi circular path northeast bay utc day upgraded depression deep depression hours later classified system tropical cyclone located southwest bangladesh tropical upper trough northeast dry air conditions generally favorable ridge turned system north july day circulation somewhat elongated exposed convection thunderstorms southern periphery organized spiral rainbands utc july upgraded system cyclonic storm storms intensity july typically low pressure areas form month extreme northern periphery bay allowing little time develop waters usually wind shear late july estimated attained peak minute sustained winds mph based estimates satellite imagery storm approached bangladesh circulation remained broad convection southern periphery radar imagery coast indicated formative eye feature storm center utc july estimated peak minute winds mph utc day landfall bangladesh west discontinued advisories storm ashore quickly weakened turned northwest bangladesh steered ridge north july system crossed indian state west weakened depression track shifted west southwest weakened remnant low august preparations duration existence issued warnings storm relayed governments countries affected southeastern india government officials issued warnings fishermen potential rainfall widespread flooding forced million people evacuate homes shelters opened house west chief minister canceled overseas trip london coordinate relief activities related storm government evacuated people storm shelters low lying areas cox district impact days dropped heavy rainfall northern bay adjacent coastlines northwestern bangladesh eastern india southeast quadrant produced heavy rainfall resulting peak rainfall country experienced record rainfall totals july august locations extreme northwestern recorded winds mph possibly passing nearby recorded winds mph southeastern bangladesh station briefly recorded winds mph july southeastern bangladesh recorded rainfall days cox days india rainfall peaked west storm moved inland tracked westward moving ashore bangladesh accompanied storm surge affected flooding rains caused landslides rough seas killed people cox boat capsized rain induced landslides killed people cox died town flooding storm damaged houses bangladesh including hundreds fishermen trees knocked houses killed people separate instances flooding submerged acres crops week struck country killed people bangladesh cox district illnesses spread storm required form assistance storm primarily cover lack food rainfall india compounded previous floods heavy rainfall storm occurred rivers dams rainfall produced landslide state extreme eastern india killing people storm moved west killed livestock affecting millions residents damaged houses destroyed state storm killed people related lightning flooding covered portion national highway neighboring state indian government utilized rescue boats assist stranded residents northwestern brought additional rainfall weeks flooding torrential rainfall reaching hour caused flooding landslides chin state northeast resulted landslides including mountain slope moved million tons ground speed mph landslide length largest worldwide decade unrelated earthquake faster moving landslide normal flooding passage considered worst disaster cyclone according government possibly worst flooding century million people temporarily evacuate water levels reached buildings displaced residents restricted travel boat helicopter floods caused damage houses roads floods covered crop fields mud particularly valleys end july acres inundated acres planted crops damaged mainly rice chickens killed lower losses livestock flooding winds damaged shelters camps people residing storm shelters sustained damage learning centers necessitating use ride floods town isolated floods air travel flooding worst state water distribution contaminated entire towns largely destroyed waters started august allowing residents return home september displaced residents nationwide returned home high winds chin state damaged school training center community health workers schools damaged nationwide storm preceding floods damaged houses destroyed causing deaths state directly responsible deaths country aftermath july president declared disaster areas chin states regions august government issued appeal international community assistance response government australia provided million united_states agency international development sent neighboring bangladesh donated worth medicine water kits supplies assistance countries included united_kingdom nearby thailand singapore red_cross china government failed respond devastating effects cyclone officials responded quickly floods effects relief supplies villages assisting people government allocated million supplying farmers rice seeds damaged crops half damaged crop november areas grounds remained fertile future growing local businesses donated billion buying supplies businessman win donated million red_cross responding ongoing flooding provided additional supplies assisted evacuations international federation red_cross red crescent societies assisted efforts providing rice blankets volunteers distributed sleeping nets medical supplies united_nations agencies assisted residents displaced camps affected month storm world food programme provided meals people food oil prices rose weeks floods price rice reached record levels country august september cost gradually declined rice harvest help unemployed farm workers bill gates foundation financed program pay storm victims rebuild damaged restore clean water access assessment united_nations world bank government found women children worst affected group disaster stresses damaged houses insufficient food assistance subsequent months


cyclone cyclone damaging tropical cyclone affected southeast africa march developed february near southwest coast madagascar initially moved northwest turning southwest favorable conditions development quickly intensified channel reaching maximum winds mph sustained minutes briefly cyclone turned northwest weakening slightly striking south march slowly weakened progressing inland dissipating march path dropped heavy rainfall caused widespread river flooding rains occurred extended drought excessive precipitation caused heavy crop damage notably storm moved ashore provinces cyclone damaged destroyed houses leaving people homeless flooding caused rivers rise days storm passage deaths inland remnant rainfall destroyed bridge houses killing people meteorological history february joint typhoon warning center began monitoring area convection channel february france initiated advisories tropical disturbance system located southwest coast madagascar later day issued tropical cyclone formation alert noting environmental conditions favored development including weak wind shear system developed organized convection circular pattern february upgraded system tropical depression tropical cyclone respectively mid level ridge south depression moved generally westward intensifying upgraded tropical storm direction madagascar late february attaining tropical storm status quickly intensified began moving southwest break ridge utc february assessed storm strengthened tropical cyclone storm minute sustained winds mph hours upgraded intensity minute sustained winds hours designating tropical cyclone estimated storm attained minute sustained winds mph upgraded storm intense tropical cyclone sixth cyclone channel years intensification cyclone peaked intensity march estimated minute sustained winds mph gusts mph estimated minute sustained winds mph cyclone maintained peak winds hours remained nearly stationary subsequently storm began northwest track coast gradually weakening decreased outflow dry air utc march landfall south winds mph estimated cyclone gradually weakened land decreasing tropical cyclone status early march crossed southern discontinued warnings dissipated march impact aftermath developing pressure gradient ridge produced winds mph island channel heavy rains affected southwestern madagascar major damage struck local red_cross office mobilized volunteers including people province assisted local officials preparations cyclone affected region cyclone struck months prior produced high winds heavy rainfall southern central southern rains beneficial drought conditions dry grounds absorbed excess rainfall entering rainfall caused save river rise causing flooding southern days storm passed area resulting floods affected people villages river rose normal level high rains caused crop damage destroying hectares acres crop fields included downed trees wrecked banana plants killed livestock rains allowed farming conditions improve conditions drought areas moved ashore reported sustained winds mph gusts mph winds destroyed roofs damaged doors windows brick houses province southern cyclone destroyed boats cut power lines disrupted roads flooding downed trees prevented communication province storm destroyed classrooms government buildings health facilities cyclone damaged destroyed houses provinces leaving people homeless worst affected province people injured fallen tree deaths country previous cyclones advance warning coordinated government action meteorological department warned potential intense precipitation moved region neighboring hours high rainfall nearly dam destroyed bridge storm damaged crops destroyed houses country killing people storm struck world food programme distributed tons food affected citizens agency transport goods helicopter damaged flooded roads country primary north south highway damaged storm emergency repairs reopened days national disaster management institute distributed tonnes long tons short tons tonnes long tons short tons beans tents storm victims lingering floods contributed increase malaria cases delta corporation donated million worth blankets food residents country


cyclone arthur cyclone arthur designation designation eighth tropical depression fourth tropical cyclone south pacific cyclone season forming tropical depression january arthur rapidly intensified strong category cyclone australian intensity scale according regional specialized meteorological centre fiji joint typhoon warning center assessed storm peaked minimal category cyclone shortly peaking intensity cyclone began deteriorate unfavorable conditions quickly moving east southeast arthur began undergo extratropical transition turning southeast center circulation fully exposed strong wind shear arthur briefly strengthened late january extratropical day tropical cyclone arthur affected small islands existence french observed noteworthy effects storm landslides damaged homes meteorological history january regional specialized meteorological centre fiji identified tropical depression given number west northwest island depression slowly traveled east southeast days overall structure storm fluctuated variations strong wind shear utc january joint typhoon warning center issued tropical cyclone formation alert depression system developed large banding feature northern portion circulation deep convection formed center circulation depression moved area weak moderate wind shear favorable aloft later day gale warnings issued northeastern quadrant system tropical depression continued develop anticyclone developed system enhancing environment mid latitude trough located north depression steering east early january system better organized strengthened cyclone utc storm named arthur began undergo rapid intensification structure improved significantly deep convection developed center strong outflow north hours cyclone issued advisory tropical cyclone traveled quickly east southeast quick movement influences subtropical ridge north trough south later day banding eye feature began develop storm intensified category cyclone australian intensity scale utc assessed arthur reached peak intensity winds mph minute winds equivalent minimal category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane scale early january arthur reached peak intensity winds mph minute winds minimum pressure hpa mbar located north northwest shortly peaking intensity arthur began undergo extratropical transition rapidly deteriorated strong wind shear storm began merge low level frontal boundary associated remnants tropical cyclone strong shear left center circulation partially exposed deep convection southeastern quadrant addition shear dry air began enter system causing weaken continuing quick pace storm began turn southeast zone early january issued final advisory cyclone lost tropical characteristics arthur intensified shortly reissued advisories storm utc brief strengthening result breakdown zone allowed convection center time arthur left area responsibility entered tropical cyclone warning centre wellington storm completed extratropical transition utc january leading final advisory issued storm preparations impact january gale watch issued american island tropical depression approached islands winds mph gusts mph expected small craft advisories issued cook islands large swells produced storm watches cancelled late january depression longer forecast impact islands january orange alert issued islands storm neared region alert upgraded red alert arthur produced minor damages cook islands primarily consisting beach erosion january heavy rains french resulted landslides damaged homes waves near islands ranged winds reached mph minute winds gusts mph homes damaged roads blocked fallen trees island minor coastal flooding occurred large swells


cyclone severe tropical cyclone damaging tropical cyclone impacted island nations fiji noted south pacific convergence zone start december shallow tropical depression vicinity island nation days system gradually developed affected declared tropical cyclone named fiji meteorological service december couple days system intensified steered south westwards posed threat french territory system subsequently peaked category severe tropical cyclone australian tropical cyclone intensity scale approached islands december couple days system moved islands extratropical cyclone december system noted day absorbed mid latitude trough low pressure east new_zealand caused gale storm force winds island minor damage islands total damages crops island nation estimated thousand thousand damages reported islands person killed people went missing total damages estimated million million fiji main impacts fiji confined western division islands worst affected areas damages fiji exacerbated month later severe tropical cyclones interacting impact system subsequently retired list names region world meteorological organization meteorological history start december shallow tropical depression developed south pacific convergence zone vicinity days system persisted near started south eastwards develop december december united_states joint typhoon warning center designated system tropical cyclone initiated advisories system located southeast couple days system slowly deepened organised caused gale storm force winds island strong winds rest december fiji meteorological service reported depression developed category tropical cyclone australian tropical cyclone intensity scale named named system passed near steered southwest low mid level flow intensified classified category severe tropical cyclone december eye apparent satellite imagery system subsequently slowed started southwards fiji weakness subtropical ridge high pressure early december reported peaked category severe tropical cyclone minute sustained wind speeds mph reported time system peaked minute sustained wind speeds mph equivalent category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane wind scale day passed near island groups passed west main island utc december system successfully located weather radar located west southwest hours system located radar passed near island passing near island system moved south eastwards eye system passing directly december system subsequently started weaken transition extratropical cyclone entered region strong vertical wind shear cooler sea waters system declared extratropical cyclone early december absorbed mid latitude trough low pressure east new_zealand december preparations impact severe tropical cyclone impacted island nations fiji threatened french territory majority islands suffered minor damage fiji system caused moderate severe damage impact system subsequently retired list names region world meteorological organization normally mean region remained list season developing stages tropical cyclones affect season system started affect islands december issued gale warning strong wind warnings issued rest island nation subsequently passed near december caused gale storm force winds minor damage islands system caused damage crops valued thousand thousand tropical cyclone alert issued january gale warning issued january subsequently damage reported french territory december named tropical cyclone directly impact fiji islands severe tropical cyclone caused moderate severe damage overall damage total million million times december main islands placed gale storm hurricane force wind warning ahead system affecting fiji international domestic flights international airport cancelled december ships small boats moved nearby river hundreds tourists fiji offshore islands evacuated mainland cyclone hit elected ride system island resorts preparations included erection hurricane people rushed stock supplies shelves cleared emergency supplies islands villagers evacuated community centres schools churches height storm impact fiji generally confined western division islands worst affected areas system caused high seas widespread flooding including rivers led substantial loss livestock immediate aftermath system total people left missing including group fishermen islands group females fishing trip went missing later found offshore island search party men went missing looking women swam ashore picked cargo ship parts fiji main cities left power falling trees brought power lines government reported plantations extensively damaged limited communications western division despite eye passing directly december damage island limited wave induced coastal erosion root crop damage loss trees system passed near wave rider station island recorded peak wave height metres closest point approach december army helicopter deployed conduct damage survey offshore islands total people subsequently arrested december relation series committed power caused cyclone damage fiji exacerbated month later severe tropical cyclones interacting


cyclone severe tropical cyclone designation recorded post season tropical cyclone form june south pacific_ocean system formed june kilometers north depression gradually developed days moving southwestward designated tropical cyclone early day cyclone intensified slowly reaching minute peak wind speeds mph category severe tropical cyclone australian tropical cyclone intensity scale came influence strong mid latitude moved area strong vertical wind shear cyclone started weaken declared extratropical june cyclone struck islands june extensive damage reported islands trees uprooted wind waves buildings church flattened estimated cost rebuild houses cyclone hit estimated thousand thousand estimated cost rebuilding houses improved cyclone resistant design thousand thousand left trees vegetation swept away area coral left fiji strong winds rough seas reported cyclone moving north fiji cyclone weakening dropped inches rain american meteorological history severe tropical cyclone noted depression northeast new_zealand territory june couple days system moved south west gradually developed united_states naval pacific center issuing tropical cyclone formation alert system june subsequently designated system tropical cyclone initiated advisories system early june system located east system subsequently named fiji meteorological service developed category tropical cyclone australian tropical cyclone intensity scale day system continued south westwards island nation passed near island june system passed rapidly intensified area light vertical wind shear moved slowly performed small cyclonic loop early june reported peaked category severe tropical cyclone minute sustained mph day system started weaken came making second landfall accelerated south eastwards interacted reported day peaked minute sustained wind speeds mph equivalent category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane wind scale june system continued south eastwards passed southeast island nation later day started transition extratropical cyclone following day system passed june reported weakened tropical depression reported degenerated extratropical cyclone system subsequently noted june located southeast islands impact aftermath heavy rain reported american rainfall total reported american retired usage replaced final tropical cyclone impact season severe tropical cyclone affected island nation march ahead system storm gale force wind warnings issued islands strong wind warning issued rest group june day system moved south westwards passed near later day performed cyclonic loop passed june cyclone struck islands june peak wind gusts mph reported extensive damage reported islands trees uprooted wind waves buildings church flattened estimated cost rebuild houses exactly estimated estimated cost rebuilding houses improved cyclone resistant design usd communications cut telephone operator having resort sending code message storm curved hit june weak radio telegraph system island left trees vegetation swept away area coral left effect june state public emergency declared governor general sir limited food available cater island nation providing immediate relief supplies enabled embassy fiji appeal overseas countries organisations including australia new_zealand united_kingdom united_nations development programme provide aid assistance island nation june royal new_zealand air_force deployed transport plane carrying relief materials including water new_zealand plane subsequently stopped new fiji pick relief supplies donated australia fiji france crew plane subsequently conducted aerial assessment damage reported seeing widespread damage arrived airport june cyclone tropical cyclones impact french territory month period cyclones affected island march damage recorded rainfall totals recorded aka aka june wind gusts mph recorded island july second tropical cyclones affect month period cyclones ron affecting island nation march january ahead system issued cyclone warnings strong wind warnings rest result warnings vessel heading island group recalled predicted affect supplies islands likely needed june caused damage islands plantations trees large trees devastated strong winds destroyed residences causing damage public buildings


cyclone gene severe tropical cyclone gene deadliest storm damaging tropical cyclone south pacific cyclone season east monitored gene 12th tropical disturbance fourth tropical cyclone severe tropical cyclone form west south pacific cyclone season gene recognised fifth tropical cyclone fourth severe tropical cyclone form south pacific_ocean season january tropical disturbance formed archipelago designated tropical disturbance day upgraded tropical depression whilst january named depression cyclone gene later day gene landfall fiji caused deaths million cyclone gene slowly intensified category cyclone saffir simpson hurricane scale australian cyclone intensity scale gene took turn south moving marks edge area responsibility tropical cyclone warning centre wellington new_zealand gene crossed february released final advisory cyclone gene continued tropical cyclone days extratropical cyclone early february wellington released final advisory tropical cyclone gene declared extratropical cyclone gene caused widespread damage fiji main islands including outlying island groups killing total people cyclone caused severe damage island island gale force heavy rain hours meteorological history january fiji meteorological service regional specialized meteorological center fiji united_states armed forces joint typhoon warning center started monitor weak tropical disturbance developed monsoon trough northeast disturbance initially moved southeast started southwest fiji day gradually developing area low vertical utc january reported disturbance developed tropical cyclone started issue warnings minute equivalent tropical storm hours disturbance moved southwest southeastern coast influence mid level ridge high pressure located southeast system development hindered located land weaken significantly located area favourable upper level conditions land system moved south southwest moved waters started rapidly intensify convection erupted system result system landfall reported system intensified category tropical cyclone australian intensity scale named gene system landfall shortly utc near started westwards passed near moved archipelago early january system moved westwards reported gene intensified category tropical cyclone briefly weakened category effects moderate vertical system quickly utc day category severe tropical cyclone equivalent category tropical cyclone saffir simpson hurricane scale january storm moving closer gene attained peak winds min mph min cyclone gene category cyclone australian scale saffir simpson hurricane scale february cyclone gene moving west gene started moving south missed day cyclone gene started temporarily weaken category cyclone winds speeds mph min came cyclone gene approached marks edge area responsibility south tropical cyclone warning centre wellington new_zealand monitors tropical cyclones south gene crossed wellington area responsibility cyclone gene started intensify severe tropical cyclone peak winds mph min intensification lasted hours gene began weaken final time tropical cyclone day gene slowly weakened couple days moved south east issued final warning february cyclone gene finishing extratropical transition fully embedded zone wellington continued monitor extratropical remnants gene february sustained dropped mph preparations impact aftermath fiji january issued strong wind warnings fiji expected affect fiji develop tropical cyclone moved archipelago rapidly developed tropical cyclone day forced issue gale force wind warnings parts fiji including cyclone gene hit fiji caused widespread minor damage main islands fiji including minor islands fiji included group islands power cuts reported half fiji including power quickly restored areas fiji people evacuated evacuation centres opened government houses completely flattened cyclone gene effects cyclone gene compounded continuous heavy rainfall subsequent floods parts result significant disruption water supplies sources contaminated destroyed result cases reported fiji person dying seven deaths cyclone gene directly related whilst people killed indirect result cyclone gene house fires candles light homes power went end season report reported total cost cyclone gene million million usd exiting archipelago islands cyclone gene moved west south pacific predicted affect archipelago january february january system started curve southeast result landfall island gene produced gale force winds heavy rain southern islands hours system caused deaths severe damage island nearby islands island gene caused damages buildings plants weaving generating income trails native non native homes food gardens food producing plants crops critical structures fallen trees debris result damages falling debris flooding contaminated drinking water reported villages pipes openly leaking aerial survey found garden crops damaged gene government declared island disaster zone


cyclone severe tropical cyclone powerful tropical cyclone devastated sir edward group islands march originating tropical low southern coast new_guinea tracking westward system attained gale force winds march striking cape york peninsula crossing area entered gulf environmental conditions favoured significant development march storm attained peak intensity category severe tropical cyclone australian tropical cyclone intensity scale minute sustained winds mph time storm tracking southwest struck sir edward group islands later march moving australian mainland slightly weaker system land rapidly degraded losing gale force winds hours storm dissipated northern territory march moving islands powerful cyclone generated maximum storm surge metres winds exceeding mph offshore vessels affected sank resulted death captain mainland australia system struck relatively sparsely populated area significantly impacted cyclone additionally river sustained substantial damage overall losses storm placed million million million usd following usage retired australian cyclone meteorological history march bureau began monitoring tropical low southern coast new_guinea possible development tropical cyclone following day system quickly developed attained gale force winds neared cape york peninsula attaining pressure hpa mbar inhg weak system landfall north queensland march losing strength considered tropical cyclone days bureau joint typhoon warning center issued advisory system prior landfall considered tropical depression storm roughly hours land weakened emerged warm waters gulf march water classified system tropical storm turning southwestward storm entered region favoring significant development soon began period rapid intensification intensification took place march convection deepened centre defined eye formed system reached peak strength category severe tropical cyclone australian tropical cyclone intensity scale minute sustained winds mph operational analysis storm indicated minimum pressure hpa mbar inhg concluded pressure slightly lower hpa mbar inhg additionally assessed system slightly stronger estimating peak minute sustained winds mph time storm estimated dvorak technique rating equivalent category saffir simpson hurricane scale cyclone neared australia coastline later march began weaken interacted land radar imagery depicted system having eye diameter roughly hours peaking storm passed directly sir edward group islands resulting structure near midnight system weakened category cyclone landfall remote region near based wind gust sustained ratio estimated moved onshore winds mph hours landfall rapid weakened longer retaining gale force winds away gulf march later day system turned south westward persisted hours dissipating impact far north queensland brought moderate rainfall strong winds region measurements centre storm wind gust mph recorded downs queensland south southeast cyclone march total rain fell near downs relatively low intensity storm damage minimal mainly confined trees striking sir edward group islands high end category cyclone wrought significant damage region storm surge struck island destroying nesting ground sea turtles winds recorded mph station failed camps islands destroyed offshore vessels caught storm sank ran aground person perished board ship sank storm losses sustained ships placed million million million usd powerful storm light moderate rains fell cyclone path totals generally remnants triggered thunderstorms near creek produced rain hours reports indicate sea turtles washed inland surge population center significantly affected storm moderate severe damage took place home destroyed damaged town mouth river near struck mainland combination severe winds storm surge killed trees region entire length river marina perished losses storm placed million million million usd wake storm australian prime minister bob promised residents receive possible help government people town left homeless cyclone march royal_australian_air_force aircraft sent region carrying emergency supplies displaced persons patrol boats royal australian navy sent assist relief efforts brought fuel medical supplies assisted set grounded storm following usage retired brisbane list cyclone names


cyclone cyclone strongest storm strike australia northern territory cyclone formed monsoon trough february coral sea duration system moved westward ridge south system crossed cape york peninsula moved gulf gradually organized warm waters favorable outflow february bureau classified category australian tropical cyclone intensity scale gave storm intensified drifting islands developing eye strengthening minimal hurricane february strengthened reach maximum sustained winds mph early february turning southwest making category cyclone day landfall northern territory island peak intensity rapidly weakened land hours moved ashore cyclone struck queensland category cyclone marking time record storms category intensity struck australia day formative stages produced heavy rainfall flooding far north queensland later cyclone rainfall set daily precipitation records northern territory winds caused damage gusts estimated high mph highest gust mph cape island caused considerable destruction particularly affecting local communities total damage northern territory reached million million meteorological history february monsoon trough extended coral sea developing weak tropical low northern portion sea according australian bureau system persistent area convection thunderstorms consolidating circulation conditions moderately favorable development including presence wind shear favorable outflow south system moved slowly westward cape york peninsula development entering gulf february steered ridge south convection consolidated organized mid- low level aligned result began classifying tropical low utc february system northwest queensland day joint typhoon warning center issued tropical cyclone formation alert noting decreasing wind shear warm water temperatures hours classification tropical low system developed central dense overcast organized area convection center utc february upgraded low category australian tropical cyclone intensity scale naming time anticipated cyclone intensify peak minute sustained winds mph hours proved accurate utc february began classifying system tropical cyclone early february eye feature began forming convection day moved quicker west northwest slowed rate strengthening approached islands early february eye better defined moving cape utc day upgraded category severe tropical cyclone minute winds mph equivalent minimal hurricane passing near cape lower middle level slightly displaced center embedded deepest convection eyewall smaller defined time outflow strengthened indicating cyclone undergoing rapid deepening late february time turned southwest ridge south weakened utc february upgraded category cyclone estimating peak minute winds mph based defined eye rainbands satellite imagery time estimated intensity minute winds utc local time february landfall moved ashore northern territory island island peak intensity eye quickly deteriorated cyclone moved end storm weakened rapidly land deteriorating tropical low hours landfall continued tracking february weak circulation located northeastern portion western_australia hours moved ashore cyclone landfall queensland making time record storms category intensity struck australia day severe tropical cyclone strike northern territory cyclone april addition landfall february marked latest date australia receive landfall latest preparations impact tropical low agency issued cyclone watch cape york peninsula land storm struck officials transported residents path air capital city darwin people living storm caused schools region closed students continued classes evacuated darwin residents anticipated intensity lower landfall left guard origins brought heavy rainfall flooding far north queensland striking northern territory cyclone produced estimated wind gusts mph knocked trees power lines highest observed wind gust mph cape island winds strong cause fail peak recordings mph island mph island offshore northern territory destroyed houses island left residents water electricity town island thirds houses affected having roof damage seriously damaged destroyed week storm residents displaced water power restored february damage island totaled million million usd total damage northern territory reached million million winds damaged court house police offices killed dog thousands people homeless displaced storm residing shelters farther inland dropped heavy rainfall caused flooding peaking hill river rains set daily precipitation records northern territory locations girl required medical treatment downed power line deaths injuries storm damage expected despite intensity possibly storm moving ashore low tide following storm northern territory government declared state emergency hardest hit areas provided financial assistance families affected storm totaling family government sent royal_australian_air_force plane emergency supplies darwin request northern territory officials sent crews island help clear debris restore power residents water advisory following storm crew volunteers flew alice springs help emergency workers online group raised day provide emergency supplies emergency officials advised residents drive disaster areas potential disrupt repairs water power worker estimated power lines restored week dependent internal building damage tree removal following storm residents returned damaged homes lived instead tents northern territory government established tent city offshore island dismantled march threat approaching cyclone


cyclone cyclone tropical cyclones record dropping rain day period island southwest indian_ocean seventh named storm south west indian_ocean cyclone season formed february tropical depression south diego tracked generally westward steadily intensified passing northwest mauritius broad moderately intense tropical cyclone days remained accelerating southward march transitioned extratropical cyclone south madagascar broke rainfall records set tropical cyclone years earlier accumulated totals days rainfall caused moderate damage southern portion island bridge collapsed storm people killed mauritius submitted world meteorological organization south_africa meteorological history february area convection persisted weak defined low level circulation southeast diego quickly developed banding features organized tropical disturbance located beneath anticyclone system experienced weak vertical wind shear favorable outflow subtropical ridge south disturbance tracked quickly westward early february france classified system tropical depression later day joint typhoon warning center issued tropical cyclone formation alert convection improved significantly organization strengthened attaining tropical storm status utc february hours later named system south southwest diego northeast named quickly intensified classified winds mph early february turned west southwestward eye feature evident satellite imagery upgraded tropical cyclone status minimal hurricane subsequently intensification rate slowed somewhat restricted outflow utc february upgraded storm tropical cyclone shortly passed island subsequently outflow better established unofficially estimated cyclone attained winds mph late february north northeast mauritius island initially forecast strengthen slight weakening occurred nearby upper level trough restricted outflow cyclone remained broad system february produced winds near gale force southeast center later day passed north closest point approach island hours cyclone remained island resulting torrential rainfall island mountainous region radar imagery island indicated maintained eye diameter tracking generally southwestward days building ridge south changed motion cyclone west quasi stationary initially predicted continue westward strike madagascar near cyclone intensified executing small loop late february officially attained peak winds mph halfway island coast madagascar time wind gusts association storm reached mph cyclone weakened remaining nearly stationary losing deep convection process stationary storm causes water temperatures decrease bringing cooler deeper waters surface remained nearly stationary beginning steady south southwestward motion late february change approaching mid level trough south february convection increased rebuilding eyewall accelerated southward march cyclone weakened wind shear increased water temperatures gradually decreased weakened tropical storm status center exposed deep convection late march transitioned extratropical cyclone completing transition storm nearly stationary days winds decreased gale force remnants turned westward persisted dissipating march preparations mauritius total people evacuated storm shelters cyclone island cyclone warning class iii hours hours cyclone warning class meaning wind gusts mph reported expected prior storm affecting area officials closed schools issued temporary driving ban threat storm flights mauritius canceled fishermen banned sailing sea impact records midday february cyclone moved island pressure mbar recorded cyclone affected country mauritius february power knocked island population light infrastructure damage reported food crops affected despite warnings remain inside people ventured outside storm killed mauritius including drowned high waves large size cyclone resulted days heavy continuous rainfall mountainous region island island location tropical cyclone rainfall records island tropical moisture travel upward volcanic peaks rainfall heaviest totals occurred february february crater located elevation reported hours short worldwide record set unnamed tropical cyclone april broke worldwide rainfall records days total precipitation amounting crater tropical cyclone remains tropical cyclone record having produced greater totals days locations island reported great totals hour period hell reported hour period reported passage cyclone left homes power water rainfall caused flood damage combination precipitation strong winds caused heavy crop damage including sugar cane banana crops roads bridges damaged island bridge saint river collapsed near saint louis cost estimated million million usd bridge carried vehicles day collapsed river flow increased heavy rainfall towns left temporarily isolated incident people died island attempting cross rivers storm people injured island including seriously injured peak wind gust mph reported island june government france provided relief fund million aid including million farmers affected cyclone assistance provided million repairing roads infrastructure including rebuilding destroyed bridge saint river immediate aftermath storm officials deployed army resources establish temporary aerial bridge new bridge built rough waves strong winds affected cruise ship east madagascar windows broken injuries reported madagascar east_coast produced rain winds followed shortly tropical cyclones fourth tropical cyclone impact madagascar months


cyclone cyclone designation known cyclonic storm named tropical cyclone north indian_ocean cyclone season warned india meteorological department joint typhoon warning center formed area disturbed weather bay gradually organized drifted northward eye began develop approached land reaching peak min sustained winds mph struck south bangladesh rapidly weakened land advisories discontinued storm initially brought heavy rainfall islands striking bangladesh cyclonic storm produced moderate storm tide strong winds heavy rains storm left dozens boats missing fisherman confirmed killed missing near coast thousands houses damaged flooding caused storm burma storm tide caused coastal flooding people killed damages amounted million meteorological history second week low pressures persisted bay area convection developed day india meteorological department classified depression system drifted northward initially moderate wind shear kept deep convection periphery consolidating low level circulation center gradually banding features developed eastern decreasing amounts wind shear system organized pressure dropped mbar wind shear levels dropped significantly anticyclone developed system mid latitude trough northeastern india provided favorable outflow convection continued consolidate low level circulation defined banding features central dense overcast center circulation joint typhoon warning center upgraded tropical cyclone utc located west northwest burma upgraded storm tracked steadily northward break mid level ridge early upgraded system deep depression status hours later classified cyclonic storm attaining min sustained winds mph continued organize deep convection wrapping fully low level circulation eye began form storm approached land utc estimated min sustained winds mph officially attained peak min sustained winds mph minimum central pressure hpa additionally burma estimated peaked winds mph interacted mid latitude began extratropical shortly reaching peak winds landfall south storm weakened rapidly continued inland early issued final advisory system shortly discontinued advisories contributed india means sky hindi language preparations daily tropical weather outlook india meteorological department warned fishermen islands ocean anticipated rough seas approaching coast bangladesh officials canceled flights international airport additionally authorities port worked protect cargo ships storm ultimately closed period hours preparation officials advised coastal residents evacuate inland total residents left emergency shelters red_cross volunteers prepared aid potentially affected impact india meteorological department estimated winds mph affected islands land reports received burma storm produced storm tide flooded coastal areas north moved ashore surface stations reported peak winds mph pressure near landfall location produced high tides flooded coastal areas water destroying businesses cyclone destroyed houses left additional damaged caused moderate crop damage near coast including acres destroyed lands shrimp farms heavy precipitation reported station reporting total rainfall caused flooding inland areas heavy rains caused outer bands cyclone landfall limited play day international cricket match india bangladesh match abandoned strong winds caused power outages cox district downed trees martin island cyclone left total boats fishermen missing total fisherman confirmed killed martin island people left hospitalized passage cyclone left people homeless initially response government people killed damages amounted million


cyclone extremely severe cyclonic storm time strongest cyclone arabian sea late october reached peak maximum sustained winds estimated mph mph india meteorological department named refers water lily suggested pakistan western fringes storm caused flash flooding northeastern killing people originated low pressure area india arabian peninsula developed depression october moved generally northward area favorable conditions system intensified cyclonic storm october quickly organizing conditions developed defined eye structure attaining peak intensity october time expected landfall western india prompting evacuations preparations high wind shear caused storm rapidly weaken degraded remnant low pressure area october indian state meteorological history middle october monsoon trough active arabian sea west_coast india circulation formed october near archipelago remaining nearly stationary days developed distinct low pressure area october produced intense area convection day despite moderate wind shear conditions favored development including warm water temperatures good outflow anticyclone east northeast structure organized october broken rainbands rotating poorly defined circulation day american based joint typhoon warning center classified tropical depression agency issue warnings time utc october india meteorological department classified system depression southeast system formed benefited warm water temperatures favorable phase julian moderate wind shear continued interaction monsoon bulk deepest convection western periphery utc october system organized classify tropical cyclone hints eye feature thunderstorms time classification storm moving northeast steered subtropical ridge south motion slowed october competing influence subtropical ridge northwest day system strengthened quickly upgraded depression deep depression utc cyclonic storm utc severe cyclonic storm utc utc october upgraded equivalent minimal hurricane based development eye day cyclone turned northwest ridge built east inner core convection symmetrical compact time tropical cyclone forecast models anticipated eventually northeast landfall western india utc october upgraded severe cyclonic storm storm rapidly intensifying time wind shear decreased eye contracted diameter utc october upgraded extremely severe cyclonic storm hours later estimated peak minute winds mph time agency anticipated strengthening favorable conditions good organization utc october estimated peak minute winds mph time strongest storm record arabian sea october started weakening increased wind shear convection diminished intensity time storm turned northeastward rounding ridge east increasingly cooler drier air cooler waters caused storm rapidly eye previously small defined dissipated utc october later day center began convection sign rapid weakening utc downgraded severe cyclonic storm early october downgraded tropical storm subsequently circulation exposed convection utc day posted final advisory weakened depression october soon degenerated remnant low coast indian state preparations impact offshore recorded waves winds mph outskirts storm caused flash flooding northeastern killing people vehicle swept away flooded people rescued car stranded amid floods west storm developmental stages outskirts dropped rainfall helping state record october years nearby areas india west_coast received heavy rainfall threat storm prompted officials evacuate nearly people western india utilizing storm shelters displaced people living weak structures coastal areas schools canceled days quickly returned home storm weakened minimize damage trees trimmed eliminate damage falling debris total suspension fishing activities ordered boats advised return port officials sent warning storm operators radios distant warning signal hoisted ports national disaster response force deployed rescue rehabilitation teams standby teams stationed facing problems deadly floods september cyclone october mobile companies enacted greater preparations guarantee operations storm including emergency setting internet shelters mobile cell towers despite threat storm produced light rainfall gusty winds coast rainfall damaged causing prices rise shifting air patterns brought cooler temperatures western india signaling end monsoon season bringing delhi areas south pakistan fishermen warned avoid sea people coastal areas evacuated country navy coast guard maritime security agency fishermen organizations helped rescue fishermen stationed offshore coast province bathing swimming banned days minor power outages heavy rainfall


cyclone tropical cyclone deadly storm produced widespread flooding disease outbreak southwestern madagascar ninth system season developed channel middle february southwestern madagascar initially moving northward disturbance later moved slowly southward gradually strengthening eighth named storm season later intense tropical cyclone france office official regional specialized meteorological center basin estimated cyclone attained peak minute sustained winds mph landfall near southwestern madagascar february weakened significantly crossing country discontinued advisories february storm emerged indian_ocean struck madagascar pre existing system produced deadly flooding cyclone crossed country added additional rainfall region flooding worst burst flooding town leaving residents water power villages southwestern madagascar lost access clean water prompting international agencies deploy teams wells destroyed houses left people homeless displaced people able leave shelters early april cyclone damaged rice crops coast extended effects outbreak occurred affecting half madagascar july madagascar killed people injured directly diseases storm aftermath meteorological history middle february area convection thunderstorms persisted channel associated circulation rainbands east center related monsoon trough system located area warm sea surface temperatures steadily decreasing wind shear ridge south caused system initially track north february system moved turned east time better organized convection wrapping center subsequently system moved southward weakness ridge conditions favorable tropical cyclogenesis low wind shear good divergence february joint typhoon warning center issued tropical cyclone formation alert utc day france initiated advisories tropical disturbance classified disturbance broad circulation difficult locate moderate convection eastern periphery thunderstorms organized upgraded disturbance tropical depression utc february hours later began issuing advisories tropical cyclone utc day upgraded depression moderate tropical storm advanced indicated winds mph result national_weather_service madagascar gave time circulation better organized increased rainbands anticyclone aloft storm developed defined outflow structure continued symmetrical large radius maximum winds developing ragged eye early february based improved appearance upgraded severe tropical storm utc day hours later agency upgraded tropical cyclone status minute winds mph day approaching trough weakened ridge south causing cyclone slow approaching southwestern coast madagascar developed wide eye eyewall passed island initially estimated storm intensify intense tropical cyclone status agency assessed reached minute winds mph february day estimated peak minute winds mph contrast estimated time cyclone peaked eyewall thunderstorms warmed followed eye organized winds decreasing moving slowly east southeast intensified early february previous peak intensity utc day cyclone landfall south southwestern madagascar quickly weakened cyclone status land accelerated southeast february weakened overland depression minute winds mph hours later system emerged indian_ocean near fort tropical disturbance generally favorable conditions convection reorganized slightly system redeveloped outflow south early february intensified moderate tropical storm soon weakened cooler waters increasing shear dry air utc issued advisory began losing tropical characteristics designating subtropical depression day discontinued advisories storm noting dissipating south southwest impact aftermath island channel produced wind gusts mph passage eyewall cyclone struck madagascar convergence zone caused flooding country killed people caused widespread road disruption officials prepared collecting supplies capital beginning february sending emergency crew expected landfall location residents evacuated boats shelters days offshore western madagascar dropped greater normal rainfall storm ultimately landfall hours faster anticipated winds rainfall damaged houses power systems damaged classrooms health facilities damage rice crops high winds near coast causing food shortages rains storm caused river break flooded large region forced people evacuate homes flooding break worst residents lost access fresh water power flooding city caused temporarily closure airport town temporarily isolated road blocked power outages affected downed trees affected roads near quickly removed houses flooded lost roofs destroyed leaving people homeless overall killed people injured initial difficulties distributing aid areas southwestern madagascar prevailing unsettled weather fuel shortages workers boats rescue people flooded areas members madagascar armed forces red_cross volunteers assisted evacuations aid distribution red_cross provided free medical thousands people following storm increased levels malaria childhood area outbreak increased activity persisted summer occurring late caused continued food shortages july affecting half country prevent spreading disease officials provided sprayed isolated villages southwestern madagascar residents faced food shortages areas water supply contaminated weeks storms residents dwellings destroyed able return homes students initially unable return school displaced middle march displaced people stayed military camp schools returned home early april repairs began early april expected month half february prime minister madagascar issued appeal international community assistance united_nations agencies including world food programme non governmental organizations worked provide food people shelters world food programme sent truck tons food including corn days struck french red_cross sent ship tons supplies including housing water international federation red_cross red crescent societies authorized funds help affected residents handicap international provided food shelter people action hunger sent plane tons supplies including water treatment units madagascar storm march wells crews march european commission donated immediate relief red crescent society united arab sent tonnes food medicine building supplies country


cyclone severe tropical cyclone moderately strong cyclone struck western_australia january storm formed area low pressure sea moved westward receiving january system ultimately peaked category intensity australian tropical cyclone scale moved ashore coast proceeded inland dissipating january produced winds mph triggered widespread torrential rainfall led flooding following usage retired bureau tropical cyclone area meteorological history january weak area low pressure situated sea moved westward january located sea day united_states joint typhoon warning center australian bureau identified system tropical disturbance january low began signs strengthening continuing organise designated tropical cyclone shortly time centred approximately north moving west southwestward classified cyclone locally designated tropical storm utc early january storm begun steadily gain power later day achieved severe tropical cyclone status located north port tracking southwestward storm continued mature january estimated storm peaked intensity maximum sustained minute winds mph minimum barometric pressure reported storm somewhat intense sustained minute winds mph barometric pressure category australian tropical cyclone scale maintained roughly intensity track southerly utc january storm landfall west heading ashore storm began quickly deteriorate declared dissipated january continued southward storm course intensity estimates reported cyclone presentation satellite representative actual intensity preparations impact advance storm landfall officials issued red alert locations offshore oil shut ports closed residents evacuated homes potentially susceptible areas region areas port people urged debris organise disaster supplies prepare storm moving ashore storm produced winds mph island gust mph heavy precipitation exceeding recorded central coast rainfall totaled moderate amounts storm surge cyclone peaked low tide severe caused known damage produced extensive flooding forced closure numerous roads including north west coastal highway triggered torrential rains flooding southern areas country including south west land division rain fell hours additionally river surpassed banks effort prevented resultant floods town storm cut power left tens thousands residents telephone service property damage generally minor casualties significant injuries storm reported retired following usage


cyclone tropical cyclone recorded tropical cyclone equivalent minimal hurricane landfall month south west indian_ocean final named storm busy south west indian_ocean cyclone season formed trough near equator formation result increase julian contributed twin storm north indian_ocean hit set storms northeast southeast indian_ocean initially moved southeast later turned southwest strengthening ridge intensified tropical cyclone later weakened expected strengthen developed eye intensified tropical cyclone reaching peak winds mph striking madagascar southeast weakened crossing country turning south struck country dissipating madagascar cyclone dropped heavy rainfall reaching days second largest city country rains caused mudslides flooding eastern portion country rice crops leaving people homeless bridges destroyed roads damaged total people killed people injured cyclone struck midst political crisis candidates presidential election declared winner incumbent lost declared capital city political instability disrupted relief efforts meteorological history late april area convection thunderstorms persisted west southwest diego south central indian_ocean associated trough near equator system broad circulation initially moved slowly east southeast developed increase julian moved eastward indian_ocean system spawned disturbance northern indian_ocean later struck tropical cyclone simultaneous systems opposite occasionally occur spring autumn powerful pulse produced sets storms later producing set eastern indian_ocean deep depression struck tropical storm southwest indonesia april france classified system zone disturbed weather slowly organized prompting joint typhoon warning center issue tropical cyclone formation alert late time classified tropical disturbance thunderstorms concentrated increasingly defined center minimal wind shear system strengthened tropical depression day initiated advisories tropical cyclone developing rainbands central dense overcast depression intensified tropical storm early gradual intensification continued initially convection remained west center circulation later moved beneath thunderstorms strengthening ridge turned west southwest late ragged eye began forming convection indicative strengthening storm day upgraded severe tropical storm early upgraded storm equivalent minimal hurricane maximum minute sustained winds mph time outflow pronounced north south decrease outflow caused weaken circulation exposed convection little intensification expected time storm located east northern tip madagascar despite predictions intensification redeveloped convection late organized central dense overcast early eye developed storm quickly intensified tropical cyclone according occurred despite little change atmospheric conditions outflow improved later struck northeastern madagascar southeast peak winds mph known tropical cyclone record landfall month basin crossing northern madagascar eye quickly dissipated winds decreased intensification expected channel remained weak turning south storm weakened tropical depression subsequently second landfall northeast dissipated inland impact aftermath moving madagascar cyclone produced strong winds gusts mph reported dropped heavy rainfall particularly southeast center outer rainbands second largest city country precipitation fell hours fell days northern madagascar rainfall totals occurred outside typical rainy season day total times average precipitation occurred start harvesting rice result crops destroyed amounting thousands hectares destroyed crop fields rains caused landslides area destroying bridges rains caused widespread flooding mudslides including flooding contaminated water wells areas lost power days island offshore northwestern madagascar capsized boats killed people house collapsed residents lost power water seven people died cyclone damaged destroyed bridges country killed people people left homeless overall people directly affected people injured cyclone struck madagascar period political strife presidential election election incumbent president lost rejected results election declared city new capital country political crisis caused difficulties storm distributing food operational center city damaged storm experienced severe flooding forcing hundreds residents evacuate homes emergency volunteers provided water food affected residents workers world health organization doctors borders provided medical assistance residents storm damaged roads contributed economic trucks unable use roads bridges eastern portion country october political crisis ended government repaired damaged infrastructure cost repairing roads bridges million usd paid million credit world bank group poor harvest related storm areas world food programme provided tonnes food residents beginning november request government storm government norway donated million norwegian usd storm relief government switzerland provided usd


cyclone peter cyclone peter tropical cyclone record australia system severe tropical cyclone season peter developed december weak low pressure area gulf peter moved southeastward deepened land initially tropical low strengthened category cyclone utc december peter intensified december category cyclone following day cyclone peaked maximum sustained winds mph peter weakened category cyclone making landfall near mouth edward river queensland crossing cape york peninsula storm weakened slowly reaching pacific_ocean near storm offshore dissipated offshore january slowly offshore east_coast queensland storm dropped heavy rainfall peaking millimetres mount making tropical cyclone record australia severe flooding occurred especially area severe damage dealt sugar cane suffered percent destruction flights canceled airport standing water forced people flee homes number roads including major highways flooded coastal areas far north queensland rainfall winds resulted power telephone service outages region fatalities damage reached approximately million million usd meteorological history final week december area atmospheric convection developed northern australia surrounding areas december area low pressure developed eastern land area atmospheric convection day system moved northwestward gulf developed gale force wind associated system reported automatic weather station december system subsequently named peter australian bureau moved gulf developed category tropical cyclone australian tropical cyclone intensity scale named peter continued intensify tracked southeastward cape york peninsula system subsequently considered peaked category tropical cyclone december minute sustained winds estimated mph hours later system landfall edward river mission queensland australian eastern standard time utc peter landfall december winds mph reported island edward river mission weather stations couple days system gradually weakened land emerged coral sea near queensland january system subsequently weakened tropical cyclone intensity tropical low january system noted following day degenerated complex low pressure system moved cape york peninsula complex low subsequently moved westwards peninsula gulf developed tropical cyclone impact darwin tropical cyclone warning centre northern territory issued cyclone warning december coast land islands port located near mouth river cyclone warning indicates expectation landfall peter strike northern territory strongest observed winds territory mph northeast island highest precipitation total millimetres fell hours rough seas reported coast areas fishing vessel rocks harbour queensland brisbane issued cyclone watches flood warnings storm passed cape york peninsula areas experienced strong winds gusts mph edward river mission island storm dropped heavy rainfall drifting offshore queensland mount recording period approximately days making peter tropical cyclone australia fell hour period country highest daily rainfall total significant precipitation amounts included heavy rainfall severe flooding occurred worst impact area creeks rivers north south branches rivers overflowed reached dangerous levels damage north queensland occurred newly planted sugar cane approximately percent area crop destroyed lost sugar cane damage crop comparable floods total storm destroyed tonnes sugar cane standing water airport led australia cancel flights portions roads including major highways bruce captain cook kennedy highways reported royal automobile club closed motorists left stranded bruce highway emergency personnel crews standby water threatened dozens homes eastern town people fled homes january coast guard australia began evacuating stranded areas north foods shortages occurred areas far north queensland forcing emergency food drops including people january people january additionally policeman helicopter deliver food supplies isolated people january located range west overall peter left fatalities million damage million sugar cane storm government queensland declared area natural disaster area week later cabinet supported measure minister primary industries sullivan offer low interest loans farmer lost significant amounts crops livestock later queensland premier requested aid national government prime minister approved low interest loans small businesses implementation measures recovery


cyclone anne severe tropical cyclone anne intense tropical cyclones south pacific basin 1980s cyclone noted january weak tropical depression northeast conjunction future typhoon roy north western pacific basin days system gradually developed moving southwestward tropical cyclone named anne january day anne rapidly intensified fourth major tropical cyclone affect years january anne peaked intensity equivalent category saffir simpson hurricane wind scale category australian tropical cyclone intensity scale turning southward january anne struck new strongest tropical cyclone affect french overseas territory system subsequently weakened started interact tropical cyclone anne weakened depression noted january south east new islands solomon islands reported extensive property crop damage anne brought heavy rains flooding storm surge effects damaged houses crops property especially islands islands extensive damage reported new exposed prolonged period storm force winds eastern southern coasts particularly affected january system produced highest daily rainfall totals areas people killed attempted cross flooded river injured cyclone impact storm anne retired meteorological history january fiji meteorological service started monitor shallow tropical depression developed monsoon trough northeast time twin depression developed northern hemisphere monsoon trough eventually typhoon roy days southern hemisphere system developed steered south southwest area high pressure equivalent tropical storm passing islands result united_states joint typhoon warning center designated system tropical cyclone started issue advisories organized named storm anne equivalent modern day category australian tropical cyclone intensity scale january cyclone started rapidly intensify continuing south southwest later day upgraded system equivalent category saffir simpson hurricane wind scale upgraded anne category severe tropical cyclone australian scale early january cyclone passed province northwest island later january anne directly passed islands came banks islands cyclone continued south southwest affected northern islands early january reported anne peaked estimated minute sustained winds near center mph equivalent category severe tropical cyclone australian scale time reported anne peak minute peak sustained winds mph equivalent category hurricane intense tropical cyclones 1980s day cyclone anne turned south rapidly weakened encountered upper level wind shear approaching french overseas territory new late january anne weakened modern day category tropical cyclone landfall new north northwest cyclone emerged coral sea downgraded anne tropical storm status later january cyclone anne started interact cyclone rapidly moved south eastward relatively deeper anne developed days prior near archipelago northwest cyclone anne early january anne weakened depression subsequently dissipated southeast new caught upper westerly flow preparations impact early stages development anne passed central islands causing minor damage houses crops storm passed north strong gale force winds mph recorded system subsequently affected solomon island province january sustained winds mph cyclone center pass directly island smaller islands escaped destructive hurricane force winds anne moved province mph gale storm force winds affected islands prolonged islands reef islands reported extensive damage property crops houses classrooms damaged system affected northern islands january fourth major tropical cyclone affect island nation severe tropical cyclones ahead anne affecting warnings issued including hurricane warning january cyclone directly passed islands came banks islands missed populated districts port rest santo people homeless wind gusts mph recorded torrential rain flooding storm surge caused damage houses crops property triggering landslide island hardest hit area province severe damage recorded islands islands extensive damage recorded islands lava province virtually population lost houses cash crops reports tidal waves washing away houses west_coast significant wave heights recorded province severe damage recorded santo anne flooded school buildings uprooted trees destroyed main wharf overall total damages anne estimated thousand conjunction tropical cyclone anne affected new january powerful tropical cyclone affect french overseas territory years winds reached mph damage prolonged storm force winds left extensive damage island eastern southern coasts particularly affected january system produced highest daily rainfall totals recording larger rainfall totals included people killed attempted cross flooded river floods swept away crops belonging indigenous lived coastal villages areas reported crop damage roads territory left international flights territory cancelled half houses damaged destroyed wooden royal_navy boat scheduled sunk january moved january cyclones overall injuries related cyclone new aftermath aftermath cyclone marked distinct lack assessment solomon islands boats aircraft near remote islands relief measures slow underway men aboard united_states_navy vessel uss county received humanitarian service medals united_states department defense aiding storm victims january residents forced seek refuge caves government asked australian new_zealand american governments emergency food supplies assistance accordance royal_australian_air_force raaf dispatched hercules transport planes help recovery efforts carried helicopter transported military forces medical teams supplies affected northern islands especially remote villages inaccessible larger aircraft plane transport kilograms fuel relief supplies including food shelter provisions royal new_zealand air_force provided plane transported relief supplies santo northern islands times daily bulk supplies donated australia european commission provided emergency aid purchase local foods including rice preserved meat fish distribute anne victims total cost relief reconstruction efforts estimated million area north new air_force helicopters rescued people moved roofs houses despite severe crop damage areas declared disasters january south pacific division development relief agency sent thousand new relief efforts emergency funding thousand given new help relief effort french minister interior minister overseas territories european commission provided new thousand distributed united_nations high commissioner refugees form cash donations worst affected families season anne retired world meteorological organization