cyclone cyclone known tropical cyclone passed south madagascar strike africa intense tropical cyclone early february zone disturbed weather formed east madagascar days later named intensified moderate tropical storm moving southwest february storm upgraded severe tropical storm turned west general direction continuing intensify upgraded tropical cyclone early february subsequently storm began undergo rapid deepening small storm reached intense tropical cyclone status day peaking intensity cyclone weakened somewhat prior making landfall february province rapidly weakened land dissipated day strengthening brought heavy rains southern madagascar making landfall intense tropical cyclone brought widespread damage cyclone killed people injured town town destroyed overall total people killed storm nearly injured combined earlier flood storm caused million damage homes suffered damage schools leveled tropical cyclone nation total people left homeless system cyclone destroyed acres crops electricity poles downed aftermath storm number agencies provided assistance victims cyclone agency donated helping transport nets devastated area total bars soap distributed victims devastated area government praised handled disaster meteorological history cyclone originated zone disturbed weather classified france office utc february hours later joint typhoon warning center issued advisory system midday february upgraded system tropical disturbance noted rating time dvorak technique according area convection developed south southwest diego initially convection concentrated near center sea surface temperatures area somewhat warm gradual intensification predicted storm projected severe tropical storm hours situated environment low wind shear good outflow thunderstorm activity soon increased started consolidate storm atmospheric circulation continuing encounter favorable conditions issued tropical cyclone formation alert february upgraded system tropical depression eighteen hours later system named meteorological services mauritius system according intensified moderate tropical storm moving steadily southwest storm gradually intensified early february announced system intensified tropical storm intensifying slightly based data evening storm briefly weakened overnight intensify morning february turned southwest response large subtropical ridge despite low wind shear remained moderate tropical storm days february announced intensified severe tropical storm subsequently storm turned west ridge merged centered south_africa days later agency upgraded system cyclone status utc day february upgraded system category hurricane equivalent saffir simpson hurricane wind scale additional intensification predicted hurricane thunderstorm activity began develop eye turned west northwest traversing channel beginning utc february declared intensified category hurricane equivalent hours later upgraded intense tropical cyclone system developed small eye simultaneously cyclone upgraded category hurricane afternoon hours february reported developed winds equivalent category intensity evening noted cyclone peaked intensity winds mph intense tropical cyclone south 25th parallel channel satellite era began hours later announced peaked intensity mph winds equal mid level category hurricane time peak developed defined eye shortly peak cyclone began weaken core storm started disrupted northwestern quadrant expected continue weaken dissipate hours land eye disappeared satellite imagery early february feature developed afternoon storm estimated landfall southern time reported winds mph category system hand estimated winds mph intense tropical cyclone making landfall seventh anniversary intense tropical cyclone strike tropical cyclone hit country cyclone south west indian_ocean cyclone season early february winds dropped hurricane force according storm dissipated later day time stopped monitoring system preparations prior arrival flooding swept weeks earlier forcing persons seek shelter floods started late december dam overflowed banks floods escalated february river broke banks flooding surrounding areas total people evacuated homes provinces february people confirmed dead pre flood peak intensity storm threatened forcing authorities country high alert british foreign office issued travel warning planning visits archipelago additionally south african disaster management team alert eastern portion addition thousands volunteers placed stand residents attempted flee area carrying belongings children government urged residents seek shelter higher ground inland storm hit evacuated people remained taking tent camps officials said bring heavy rains authorities issued flood warning topography region noted potential flooding impact madagascar intensifying cyclone brushed southern tip madagascar bringing heavy rains nation southeastern portion nation road access reduced disrupted relief operations people struggling cope drought southern portion nation cyclone disrupted relief efforts aftermath flood killed persons displaced people country overall cyclone storms affect nation season homes suffered damage schools leveled intense tropical cyclone total people killed storm nearly injured combined earlier flood caused million usd damage people moved tents storm people displaced storm cyclone destroyed acres crops primarily districts province overall people affected storm damaged court resort town southern uprooted trees caused cyclone blocked roads cutting access homes power cut city cyclone killed people injured town thousands homes destroyed hospital total patients evacuated additionally prisoners escaped local jail demolished town destroyed total people affected cyclone storm damaged trees blew highly populated suburb port city cyclone responsible widespread damage beach storm uprooted palm trees destroyed electric services airplane crushed airport mountains received heavy winds rain country damage minimal trees nearly bad cyclone devastated nation seven years prior electricity supplies severely damaged location wooden electricity poles knocked alongside moist air convergence zone produced significant rains peaking furthermore remnants low struck southern cyclone destroyed houses aftermath aftermath storm south_africa offered helicopters deliver food shelters help officials assess situation disaster management minister south_africa flew survey damage concern potential disease including malaria cholera health officials raised public awareness theaters radio joint coalition united_states agency international development office foreign disaster assistance provided enabling transportation nets devastated area international distributed gal clean water day displaced people districts housed residents distributed bars soap nets agency built distributed nets supplied nets agency agreed provide drinking water victims months nation president flew area lifting survivors spirits hours following intense tropical cyclone roofs repaired power lines gradually restored hundreds local red_cross staff volunteers utilized worked clock assist survivors thirty recovery centers opened hosting aid volunteers according south african website government praised quickly handled crisis key food items rice beans corn meal cooking oil soap sugar distributed affected areas march plan launched provide victims total million worth aid expected directed health water levels began affected region total aid distributed central nation provided clean water people tents provided victims roofs homes blown furthermore concerns rose potential outbreak diseases like hiv months cyclone homes aid given


cyclone helen tropical cyclone helen tropical cyclone bring gale force winds darwin australia fourth named storm australian region cyclone season helen developed weak area low pressure late december end region australia generally tracking westward system eventually intensified tropical cyclone given helen january time situated joseph gulf beginning eastward late january storm landfall near channel point winds mph rapidly weakened tropical low hours gradually accelerating remnants helen moved gulf striking land january system noted cape york peninsula january late december january helen precursor low produced significant rainfall northern territory generally amounting person drowned victoria river car swept away flood tropical cyclone helen produced significant wind gusts end peaking mph downing thousands trees darwin roughly people power storm remained days storm overall losses storm reached million million additional million cleanup costs meteorological history early autumn long rage forecast models indicated develop december year general event results increased sea surface temperatures near australia following strong julian phase took shape leading development tropical cyclone coast western_australia area low pressure end december situated land system initially embedded trough intensify slowly tracked eastward december separated trough travelled west following day interaction systems allowed low significantly attaining barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg strengthening short lived wind shear low increased displacing convection centre january weak low moved joseph gulf slowly developed following day water joint typhoon warning center designated system tropical depression organisation improved mid level subtropical ridge western_australia pushed system westward away coast steadily strengthening low attained gale force winds near centre morning january subsequently named helen bureau shortly strong westerly monsoon flow north caused helen turn eastward land intensification continued landfall time helen attained category status australian tropical cyclone intensity scale maximum minute sustained winds reached mph storm barometric pressure decreased mbar hpa inhg assessed helen slightly weaker peak winds estimated mph local time january centre tropical cyclone helen landfall near channel point moved ashore storm developed eye feature began breaking apart overland eyewall merged system bands roughly hours landfall helen weakened tropical low moving gulf late january increase forward motion system unable sufficient convection reclassified tropical cyclone making second landfall cape york peninsula overland remnants helen abruptly slowed noted january region preparations starting late december widespread rains produced precursor helen prompted issuance flood warnings end region prior arrival cyclone helen january bureau issued cyclone warnings areas mitchell plateau western_australia cape northern territory according local officials flooding greatest concern storm wind damage warning area later condensed encompass areas cape including darwin islands january warnings issued western coast cape york peninsula remnants helen forecast regain storm intensity light helen approach end region compass resources mining company suspended construction new mining ranger maintained energy resources australia suspended storm passed george brown darwin gardens territory wildlife park closed duration storm residents community strongly advised precautions storm following issuance cyclone warning darwin local shelters opened public darwin international airport incoming outgoing flights cancelled tiger rescheduled flights changes darwin harbour shut seas rough sail schools day cares radius city closed january impact aftermath end region precursor helen resulted prolonged period moderate rains relatively large area rains caused victoria river swell banks flood nearby areas january car people swept away river passengers managed escape swim shore person remained trapped aerial searches later day later declared dead tropical cyclone storm produced additional moderate heavy rainfall generally totaling january total rain fell darwin rains affected additional major rivers area adelaide rivers near storm landfall wind gusts mph recorded darwin recorded maximum wind gust mph helen moved city near channel point cyclone brought storm surge barely surpassing highest astronomical tide areas cases waves topped sand dunes damage took place roughly trees open areas snapped uprooted high winds structures sustained direct wind damage struck downed trees damage widespread darwin roughly homes city residences left power approximately trees downed city falling roads homes power lines days following storm passage adelaide rivers continued rise exceeded minor flood levels harbour seven vessels washed ashore sustaining minor damage losses caused storm placed million million day helen passed cleanup efforts began power crews remove downed trees fixing power lines main power lines city restored hours rural areas stated power day days storm homes remained electricity frustrated residents angered discovering power water agency control tree removal emergency services power company charge clearing downed trees stated crews dealing cases involved power lines residents trees yards homes told contact private contractors remove january homes power northern darwin resulting angry left dark cleanup efforts dragged months debris present darwin march removal tree stumps took mid april cost remove downed trees exceeded million damage wrought helen retired following usage replaced particular new naming scheme implemented following season

Tropical cyclones: Southern Pacific and the Indian Ocean


cyclone cyclone considered worst tropical cyclone affect northern madagascar tropical disturbance formed near diego april subsequently moved westward intensifying moderate tropical storm days later given storm gradually intensified intense tropical cyclone april reached winds mph making landfall extreme northern madagascar near diego weakened entering channel briefly intensified april day passing near cyclone turned southeast striking madagascar near quickly crossed country emerging indian_ocean east_coast madagascar system moderate tropical storm dissipating april northern madagascar produced wind gusts mph destroyed city diego people left homeless area deaths western madagascar cyclone dropped rainfall hours damaged rice fields region causing widespread river flooding additionally storm destroyed country caused million damage deaths people injured left homeless people killed injured following storm emergency food medical supplies rushed nation addition impact madagascar death severe damage reported islands banana crop destroyed meteorological history cyclone originated area convection formed early april april system assigned dvorak rating respectively upgraded moderate tropical storm france office reunion storm classified joint typhoon warning center evening storm initially tracked west southwest briefly weakening tropical depression began turn west april storm upgraded moderate tropical storm second time followed suit upgraded tropical storm hours later located west diego steadily intensified april reported attained hurricane force winds despite estimating winds mph early april upgraded severe tropical storm earned rating dvorak scale storm began undergo rapid deepening later day announced attained winds mph equivalent mid level category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane wind scale upgraded system cyclone intensity briefly intensity storm attained peak intensity mph later day early april estimated reached peak intensity mph time assigned rating dvorak technique maintaining peak intensity day weakened slightly april storm brushed northern madagascar coast severe tropical storm suggested considerably stronger afternoon storm emerged extreme northern channel passed near little change strength sharply turning south southwest briefly regained tropical cyclone intensity resumed weakening approached coast moderate tropical storm landfall north central nation april near time landfall noted minimal hurricane storm quickly weakened overland tropical depression time emerged indian_ocean shortly storm moderate tropical storm trend short lived downgraded tropical depression utc april agency issued warning system following day kept tracking system morning hours april time located southwest southern tip madagascar impact madagascar madagascar total casualties reported people left homeless damage totaled million usd considered worst system strike madagascar according relief web buildings partially destroyed including schools hospitals approximately people injured storm overall strongest storm hit nation diego storm caused significant damage especially residential areas warehouses schools public buildings suffered extensive damage city buildings damaged town destroyed electrical water supplies cut diego nearby housed patients families damaged small village forced inland daily peak rainfall total measured fell day period rainfall town population moved high ground inhabitants left homeless left little food water northern madagascar people left homeless area deaths making second landfall port destroyed people reportedly homeless neighborhoods town population completed washed away rice fields region destroyed widespread river flooding people killed hurt schools city destroyed winds greater mph reported town destroyed making landfall storm struck island group severe damage recorded death reported dozens severely hurt people displaced banana rice crop destroyed storm aftermath following storm emergency food medical supplies rushed nation madagascar small budget resources repair damage french rescue mission including reunion provided victims food medical assistance madagascar furthermore red_cross launched appeal blankets clothes tents medicine united_states provided cash worth items italy donated madagascar netherlands provided worth supplies nations league red_cross red crescent societies decided send disaster team devastated area united_kingdom provided cash france provided short tons medicine short tons tents government asked short tons rice short tons flour short tons edible oil short tons milk food aside food items asked short tons cement packages iron sheets additionally head minister state foreign commonwealth office intended focus reconstruction bridges roads private consulting company later hired conduct post storm assessment training program subsequently launched budget million training program lasted south west indian_ocean cyclone season cyclone devastated nation sailors navy warship uss diverted assist relief effort diego april warship american naval vessel visit port madagascar government banned including france united_states 1970s awarded humanitarian service medals assistance provided restored roof power ports hospital repaired near diego french naval vessels supplied brought food medicine emergency supplies help aftermath cyclone


cyclone tropical cyclone moderate storm system chiefly impacted island nation early april developing cyclone detected april situated northeast atmospheric conditions intensification disturbance gradually consolidated drifted west southwest receiving april cyclone driven southeastward passing west santo neighboring islands landfall particularly expansive producing wide area gale force winds cyclone peaked strength april maximum minute sustained winds mph minute sustained winds mph placing category intensity australian tropical cyclone intensity scale ultimately stronger wind shear increasingly hostile upper air pattern took toll cyclone progressed south lost tropical characteristics northeast norfolk island april extratropical remnants continued sea occurring months cyclone affected compounded damage previous storm especially crops island chain people lost lives storm roadways blocked debris schools classrooms islands damaged ruined storm destroyed homes nation damaged particularly southern santo storm large generated enormous swells far away australia eastern took advantage intense conditions swimmers drowned island new man swept away large wave presumed dead storm later produced torrential rainfall strong winds north island new_zealand sparking damaging freshwater floods downing trees power lines hazardous driving conditions region led fatal traffic accident people died individual drowned swollen river reportedly contributed coastal flooding far away killed people total monetary damage unknown result storm destruction later retired meteorological history cyclone originated broad area disturbed weather identified april east northeast system initially drifted generally west improving upper level wind shear pattern began favorable outflow late october joint typhoon warning center issued tropical cyclone formation alert disturbance noting strong banding features defined low level center circulation tropical depression formed utc day examined fiji meteorological service local regional specialized meteorological center time new cyclone situated northwest santo official best track entry storm designated lists tropical depression utc april operationally agency issue tropical cyclone warning late april storm proceeded slowly westward gradually continued organize intensification hindered wind shear proximity mountainous terrain santo convection center continued develop consequently upgraded tropical cyclone utc remained nearly stationary period hours blocked strong subtropical ridge south course april approaching mid level trough low pressure created weakness ridge allowing accelerate southeastward storm environment steadily improved lower upper levels triggering consolidation deep convection center result early april central dense overcast formed according reached peak strength utc maximum minute sustained winds mph central barometric pressure hpa inhg cyclone passed west islands outer bands contracted defined central dense overcast large band persisted eastern circulation northwestern southeastern feature notable aspect cyclone satellite presentation estimated reached peak intensity utc april possessing minute sustained winds mph gusts mph tropical rainfall measuring mission storm shortly revealed distinct eye bounded southern strong convection activity closest approach new early april passing northeast strong area high pressure new_zealand served surface pressure gradient south center contributing overall large envelope gale force winds turn cyclone affected numerous islands path despite having landfall progressed southeastward track cyclone began signs weakening partially increasing wind shear approaching upper trough time mid level ridge east forced storm turn south conflicting wind patterns undermined cyclone circulation causing center surface separate deep convection reflected steady weakening early april center exposed ill defined entered area responsibility tropical cyclone warning center wellington new_zealand continued deteriorate issued warning utc april system located northeast norfolk island wellington soon downgraded tropical depression underwent extratropical transition drifting south southwestward cyclone lost tropical identity early april remnant low ultimately moved sea absorbed broad low pressure system travel new_zealand north island abundant tropical moisture acted low pressure environment create widespread precipitation northern new_zealand impact aftermath prior storm passage new residents advised basic precautions remaining indoors bouts weather storm warnings hoisted loyalty islands south province department began posting official april warnings heavy rains strong winds posted northern new_zealand anticipation storm remnants easter weekend motorists expected traveling longer distances officials grew concerned dangerous effects traffic cyclone police increased presence unprecedented levels attempt control speeding hazardous behaviors storm negative impact countries retired list tropical cyclone names replaced affected western islands starting north severely impacted islands santo shepherd islands locations compounded worsened destruction wrought cyclone late february early march storm produced significant precipitation heavy seas sustained winds exceeding mph resident struck killed falling seeking shelter conditions agriculture nearby island impaired compromised crops remaining planted intervening time destroyed classrooms small island damaged use buildings incurred damage storm brought utility poles severely damaged local schools left roads covered debris flooding nation capital city port forced residents leave homes search higher ground santo particularly island south shore bore cyclone types crops weakened took heavy beating people evacuate floods total storm demolished houses island way damaged young child drowned swept away attempting cross swollen offshore succumbed heavy seas occupants successfully swam hours shore overall national disaster management office estimated food crops buildings hardest hit provinces left state damage united_nations office coordination humanitarian affairs considered residences island nation lost storm national disaster committee met april discuss potential emergency aid residents areas hardest hit cyclones time red_cross stated distribute supplies materials makeshift shelters water red_cross provide bags rice villages shepherd islands political unrest national level limited government attention initial recovery immediate declare state emergency file requests international aid new_zealand australia remnants cyclone significant factor stormy weather north island new_zealand april april numerous locations received rainfall precipitation fell region seven hours heavy rainfall rates caused significant flooding low lying roads region inundated township entered local businesses swollen river temporarily rendered new_zealand state highway impassable vehicles bridge hospital isolated rest town west state highway blocked flooding state highway junction rains triggered landslide local supply drinking water residences region sustained damage year old man drowned high waters river rising waters river threatened affect mission house nation oldest surviving building staff standby relocate necessary severe traffic accident occurred state highway morning april head collision attributed slick roads resulting storm individuals killed hospitalized accidents reported time addition rainfall strong winds brought trees utility poles island far south south island strong winds large fire ignited sparks downed power lines fire covered hectares acres land prompted families evacuate homes people injured temporary tent collapsed local festival coast swells triggered reached height tight pressure gradient cyclone ridge south generated extremely rough seas eastern coast australia especially queensland state southern shore normally protected strong swells waves high frequently year old man year old son drowned heavy surf near april offshore new_south_wales yacht capsized forcing occupants swim land large swells proved popular experienced looking challenge event infamous local circles hospitalized swept rocks required rescue beach erosion reported locations leading minor efforts erosion large wave breaking cliffs island new swept away spectator presumed dead rough conditions delayed searching efforts storm disrupted classes school activities parts archipelago little damage reported distant cyclone sent large swells coinciding high astronomical tides coastal flooding low lying islands reportedly destroyed houses crops


cyclone severe cyclonic storm india meteorological department designation joint typhoon warning center designation tropical cyclone named northern indian_ocean forming area convection kilometres southwest india october cyclone quickly attained peak intensity october winds mph barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg dry air quickly entered system causing rapidly weaken depression coast india following days system took slow erratic track south southeast turning northeastward system landfall near october dissipated shortly southeastern pakistan northwestern india thousands residents evacuated prior cyclone arrival areas storm produced moderate heavy rainfall peaking pakistan rains led flash flooding areas people died incidents related storm drainage system sustained significant damage leading protests demonstrations city residents offshore fishermen believed gone missing storm reports confirmed whereabouts disappeared meteorological history severe cyclonic storm identified area convection early september situated roughly southwest mumbai india satellite imagery depicted poorly organized system deep convection partially surrounding low level circulation situated warm water area moderate wind shear joint typhoon warning center assessed system chances developing tropical cyclone fair hours identified indian meteorological department began monitoring system depression despite decrease convection later september upgraded cyclone deep depression stating minute sustained winds reached mph early day organization substantially improved prompting issue tropical cyclone formation alert utc october upgraded deep depression cyclonic storm named storm tropical cyclone record named northern indian_ocean panel agreed september tropical cyclones northern indian_ocean attaining gale force winds given names later october issued advisory storm classifying tropical cyclone tracking northeast intensified convection consolidated center circulation roughly hours named system attained peak intensity severe cyclonic storm winds mph barometric pressure mbar hpa inhg according reaching strength system featured eye surrounded deep convection additionally dvorak technique intensity estimates reached indicating high end tropical storm stated maximum winds mph low end tropical storm storm neared indian coastline dry air quickly entered circulation causing convection associated dissipate located land downgraded system tropical depression downgraded deep depression october center coastline northwestern india center cross land time upper level circulation detached low level circulation weakening storm early october stated system degenerated non convective remnant low pressure system executing counter clockwise loop depression slowly tracked south southeastward away land october system reclassified tropical depression stalled kilometres southwest india system maintained relatively low intensity following days making landfall near winds mph hours moving inland dissipated early october impact aftermath northwestern india thousands residents evacuated fears striking region according evacuated residents seventh evacuation cyclone area october storm remnants brought light moderate rainfall india known rainfall exceeding region southeastern pakistan estimated people evacuated coastal regions prior cyclone arrival port officials warned fishermen venture storm rough seas cyclone brought moderate heavy rainfall gusty winds maximum rain fell october heavy rains amounting caused section drainage system collapse prompting evacuation residents estimated square kilometres land inundated flood waters destroying roughly cotton crop city people killed incidents related storm mph winds reported people killed downed power line outside home streets city flooded power lines downed people died trying clear drain near house wall collapsed offshore fishermen reported missing caught storm reports pakistani officials stated fishermen missing areas power lost hours moved region people stranded major roadway flash flooding struck area wake storm pakistani officials set relief camps residents offered food shelter roughly people sought refuge shelters mobile units set district health department minimize impacts post storm diseases october expressed grief damage caused cyclonic storm stated touring affected region following days million pakistani usd allocated relief funds minister october port officials stated safe fishermen resume activities arabian sea later day rain emergency declared emergency shelters set city officers development authority initially leave ahead cyclone told resume work assist clearing drainage systems days storm reports indicated instances city drainage system collapsed area resulting standing water structures residents areas frustrated lack quick action government began holding protests flooding response protests suspended assistant engineer sewage manager draining flood waters


cyclone tropical cyclone named storm landfall inactive south west indian_ocean cyclone season second storms developed february northeast madagascar days generally southwestward failing intensify significantly february storm began steady westward track environmental conditions favorable hour period developed moderate tropical storm intense tropical cyclone defined eye attaining peak minute sustained winds mph cyclone moved ashore northeastern madagascar february quickly weakened crossed country emerged channel weak tropical disturbance turned southward western madagascar attained tropical storm status making final landfall near dissipating february madagascar cyclone killed people injured high winds destroyed houses left people homeless affected national park destroying half village leaving isolated high winds heavy rainfall left km2 damaged crops increased food prices threatened economic affected people meteorological history origins cyclone persistent area disorganized convection february north northeast time system consisted poorly defined circulation located area low wind shear moved west southwestward northern periphery ridge convection gradually organized center february france classified system tropical disturbance hours later upgraded tropical depression shortly joint typhoon warning center issued tropical cyclone formation alert convective banding outflow increased following intensification depression moderate tropical storm advised weather service storm late february tropical storm located area weak steering currents resulted slow motion southwest motion turned south february conditions marginally favorable intensification days strengthening turned southwest building ridge southwest madagascar time upper level conditions began improving allowed convection increase coverage based improved appearance upgraded severe tropical storm utc february east coast madagascar later day eye apparent satellite imagery signaling beginning rapid deepening trend late february upgraded tropical cyclone intensity equivalent hurricane typhoon minimal wind shear warm waters agency forecast cyclone intensify peak sustained winds mph continuing strengthen attained minute sustained winds mph early february similarly estimated peak minute sustained winds mph noting contracting eye diameter process eyewall replacement cycle despite initial forecasts cyclone failed strengthen interaction madagascar early february landfall peninsula winds mph emerged bay moving ashore north quickly weakened land produced heavy rainfall northern periphery early february weakened tropical depression center difficult locate land emerged channel north tropical disturbance moving waters system able intensify favorable water temperatures quickly organized tropical depression strengthening halted turned southward western madagascar ridge north moved channel intensified tropical storm february storm developed concentrated area convection near center poorly defined eye intensification short lived final landfall south utc february time circulation dissipating land remnants left island february impact madagascar landfall cyclone strike country cyclone season moved national park sparsely populated protected region significant amounts trees located peninsula cyclone destroyed half buildings roads bridges leaving accessible boat cyclone affected districts primarily early report indicated houses destroyed hospital health facilities high winds caused heavy crop damage including rice banana left minimal food supplies areas crop severely affected mayor uncertain crop harvested struck relief worker described worst time year cyclone farmers unable damaged crops cyclone damaged food crops cash crops food crops overall cyclone destroyed km2 rice fields km2 crops cyclone damaged road infrastructure difficult transport fish region areas country resulting crop road damage resulted increased food prices path destroyed houses damaged schools overall damage expected given strength cyclone damage occurred poor infrastructure drainage systems madagascar high levels poverty total deaths reported injuries final landfall produced days rainfall region severely affected flooding district southeastern madagascar cyclone caused widespread flooding isolated villages covering fields rice crops total people southern portion country left homeless immediately storm moved ashore high winds prevented disaster teams assessing damage affected areas february care international dispatched relief teams affected regions teams distributed plastic food people high winds halted control operations heavy rainfall provided favorable breeding conditions area cyclone landfall people able rebuild houses trees supplies surrounding countryside overall people homeless cyclone able return homes days repaired months storm passage european commission allocated usd care france storm victims


cyclone cyclone destructive tropical cyclone passed near mauritius outer island second named storm season originated middle january surge monsoon trough southwest sumatra days system remained weak moved generally west southwestward january intensified tropical storm status took days intensify tropical cyclone status minute maximum sustained winds kilometres hour miles hour cyclone attained peak intensity january officially reaching winds mph joint typhoon warning center unofficially estimated winds mph highest agency estimated storm southern hemisphere year later turned southeast weakened passing west january storm turned south southwest southeast extratropical february passing near produced strong winds high tides caused flooding capital port storm considered worst island years homes damaged destroyed leaving people homeless severely damaged crops roads power grid storm killed half flying fox critically endangered species believed sunk madagascar cargo ship people board meteorological history similar cyclone formed early january surge monsoon trough spawned tropical cyclone associated convergence zone january joint typhoon warning center began monitoring system southwest sumatra australian basin moving west southwest system crossed south west indian_ocean january day tracked france office january disturbance turned sharply south southeast westward motion resumed late following day influenced ridge south january disturbance intensified tropical depression upgraded storm tropical storm status january days classifying tropical cyclone january upgraded depression tropical storm week beginning issue advisories time storm visible satellite imagery following lengthy period minimal development subsequently intensified regular rate slowed forward motion january turned southwest westward track resumed day aided warm sea surface temperatures began intensify quickly january upgraded storm equivalent minimal hurricane estimating winds mph tropical cyclone season time storm developed defined eye diameter tropical cyclone continued intensify reaching peak winds january estimated minute winds mph assessed barometric pressure mbar inhg time estimated minute peak winds mph strength equivalent super typhoon highest estimated southern hemisphere storm tropical cyclone year january turned southeast began weakening affected wind shear region cyclone passed west utc january minute winds mph shortly cyclone deteriorated tropical storm southeast trajectory short lived turned south southwest february final turn southeast extratropical cyclone february impact aftermath affected land class warning lowest issued class warning issued moving near produced wind gusts mph high tides flooded northern coastline including capital port storm damaged homes destroyed leaving people homeless schools wrecked storm damaged electrical network damaged disrupted water supply island roads damaged island destroyed livestock killed cyclone killed half flying fox critically endangered species decreasing numbers species minimum trend continued storm reaching storm affected storm injured people overall considered worst storm island years ton cargo ship traveling madagascar lost january south center ship likely sank cyclone people board aftermath storm seven people contracted fever relation storm passed government mauritius noted need pipes assist rebuilding generators united_states agency international development donated usd mauritius help aftermath france united_kingdom india donated country


cyclone cyclonic storm designation designation named storm north indian_ocean cyclone season weak system duration developed western arabian sea late october amid area marginally favorable conditions november briefly organized classified cyclonic storm maximum sustained winds mph given india meteorological department storm quickly moved ashore southern near weakened country remnants soon moved offshore dissipating november storm brought heavy rainfall reaching mountains near moisture storm spread country causing flash flooding near capital floods storm killed people injured washed away hundreds cars damaged buildings hospitals damaged forcing patients evacuated helicopter overall damage estimated million usd offshore capsized boat originating india killing crew leaving missing sailors rescued coast guard meteorological history convergence zone produced area convection southeastern arabian sea end october overall system moved west northwestward developing distinct low pressure area october time thunderstorm activity disorganized associated weak circulation environmental conditions unfavorable initially consisting strong wind shear dry air anticyclone system caused shear decrease october amid warm water temperatures favorable conditions time circulation defined elongated convection scattered october india meteorological department designated system depression east island convection continued organize nascent depression continued west northwestward steered ridge north dry air arabian peninsula cooler waters proved system circulation disorganized october despite marginally favorable conditions overall structure improved november pronounced outflow developing western periphery nearby reported barometric pressure mbar inhg confirmed increasing organization utc november upgraded depression deep depression hours later cyclonic storm time agency estimated peak minute sustained winds mph storm southeast american based joint typhoon warning center designated system tropical cyclone utc november cool waters unfavorable phase julian failed intensify significantly approached southeastern arabian peninsula irregular central dense overcast developed circulation consisting shallow convection passing trough weakened ridge north steering north weakening deep depression landfall near utc november time discontinued advisories storm weakening rapidly land ridge north east followed track anticyclone aloft brought offshore november near coast considered rare according agency system continued eastward dissipated november tracked system post season analysis estimating intensified offshore attained peak winds mph november agency assessed storm turned southwest weakened turn northwest dissipate extreme eastern november preparations impact confusion country intensity classified cyclonic storm officials designated deep depression based available observations officials warned residents potential heavy rainfall pakistani government warned fishermen venture open seas uncertain effects storm offshore developmental stages brought winds mph international airport time landfall station reported slightly stronger winds mph storm severe effects related heavy rainfall produced peaked mountains near southern dropped rainfall equivalent year worth precipitation moisture storm mountains northern producing severe thunderstorms led flash flooding southern storm crossed deaths deaths occurred flash floods northern people lost lives people killed crushed death large objects drowned overall damage estimated million people injured nationwide rains caused typically dry accumulate washing away hundreds cars disrupting traffic police officers helped rescue victims stranded flooded drivers rode floods roofs cars damaged crops farm buildings country damage heaviest near capital city houses businesses damaged floods traffic accidents school bus swept away students soon rescued local authorities buildings collapsed sur rains valley near swept away cars dead animals property water levels reaching high places floods damaged hospitals northern police helicopters transferred patients facilities closed maintenance patients moved local hospitals days dissipated deep depression threatened brought additional rainfall sailing indian state ship sign encountered offshore southern storm high winds caused boat killing sailors leaving missing crew rescued coast guard


cyclone severe tropical cyclone tropical cyclones affect south pacific cyclone season system noted south pacific convergence zone small tropical depression november northeast solomon islands days system gradually developed area light winds upper named early november later day developing northerly steering current system slowed undertook small loop starting southwest rapidly intensify rapidly intensifying november passed solomon island utc november passing near island hours later moved near system reached peak intensity category severe tropical cyclone minute sustained mph november cooler waters increased wind shear started weaken moved southwards influence strengthening upper level northerly wind flow hours system continued southwards passed banks islands gradually weakening subsequently degenerated tropical depression november noted day crossed track producing hurricane force wind speeds days earlier active directly affected solomon islands indirectly affected solomon island worst affected island people left homeless island dwellings destroyed damage minimal mainly confined crops fruit trees banks islands usage retired withdrawn use tropical cyclone naming lists meteorological history small tropical depression developed south pacific convergence zone northeast solomon islands november day system moved south west sharply turned east early day westerly wind burst took place north cyclone day depression gradually developed area light winds upper sea surface temperatures early november united_states joint typhoon warning center initiated advisories depression designated tropical cyclone equivalent tropical storm day system upper level outflow characteristics favourable development system named fiji meteorological service named system early day system developed category tropical cyclone australian tropical cyclone intensity scale named moving slowly located nmi northeast santa islands reported utc equivalent category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane scale minute sustained mph time developing northerly steering current slowed undertook small loop starting southwest rapidly intensify rapidly intensifying november passed island utc november passing near island hours later moved near reported system reached peak intensity category severe tropical cyclone sustained mph followed suit hours later reported cyclone peaked category equivalent hurricane sustained mph utc november cooler waters increased wind shear started weaken moved southwards influence strengthening upper level northerly wind flow hours system continued southwards passed banks islands gradually weakening moving southeast influence strong upper level utc november weakened category tropical cyclone australian scale slow moving located east port villa day system turned moved northwest reported later day utc weakened tropical cyclone intensity monitored system tropical cyclone hours issuing final advisory system utc system weakened tropical cyclone intensity subsequently noted later day crossed track producing hurricane force days earlier preparations impact apart smaller islands major inhabited islands lied path deaths associated system usage retired withdrawn use tropical cyclone naming lists solomon islands november warnings issued solomon islands meteorological service parts province solomon islands apparent moving eastern islands day system affected province came utc november passing near hours later southern solomon island worst affected island dwellings destroyed remaining having walls destroyed roofs blown result people left homeless island declared disaster area solomon islands national disaster council cyclone destroyed seven church buildings classroom buildings belonging primary schools food crops destroyed trees blown uprooted high seas waves caused extensive damage coasts flooded low lying areas damaged food crops water supply island salt spray sustained mph wind gusts mph minimum pressure hpa inhg reported automatic weather station islands november islands suffered effects cyclone houses farms damaged late november started release special advisories clear systems south southwest movement bring cyclone sufficiently close banks islands cause gale storm force winds hours continued issue system moved southwards brought gale force winds banks islands issued final advisory early november tropical cyclones affect south pacific cyclone season caused minor damage mainly confined houses crops fruit trees banks islands banks islands church flattened roads blocked man slightly injured flying debris


cyclone severe tropical cyclone tropical cyclone affected northern australia april april intense tropical cyclones hit west coast century crossing coast category kilometres south april caused severe damage beach resort vegetation region destructive winds gusts exceeding passed south kilometres cyclone cyclone directly hit cyclone march meteorological history weak low sea formed april initially moving west south west turned southward april april low slowly strengthened named april located approximately kilometres north port utc morning april ship reported relatively high pressure hpa passing close centre cyclone near storm force winds reported entered favourable environment allowed rapid development occur april turned east southeast intensified rapidly category severe cyclone estimated central pressure hpa wind gusts near centre estimated mph turned slightly southeast crossing coast peak intensity kilometres south april utc april cyclone small cyclone intense powerful radius gale force winds half average cyclones australia core destructive winds extended kilometres centre meant region destructive winds missed kilometres south land accelerated speeds mph great sandy desert weakening gradually passed close community utc april kilometres coast estimated category intensity passed near community remnants continued bring flooding rains central australia preparations bureau predicted hit near midnight april utc april towns area warned prepare powerful cyclones threaten australia destructive winds gusts near cyclone centre expected residents coastal towns warned expect dangerous storm tides local emergency officials said metre high tide expected night tourists area warned try reach australia said tanker arrive april asked delay arrival till april cyclone iron ore miners port monitored approach blue alert warnings indicate cyclone affect warning area hours issued cyclone morning april upgraded yellow alert indication cyclone appears inevitable affect warning area hours red alert meaning cyclone imminent general residents informed warnings radio residents low lying downtown areas evacuated homes elevated locations available evacuation shelters opened department family children services people took shelter schools residents evacuated port people stayed settlement sheltered church family homes staff guests beach tourist resort received warnings early april timely return cyclone hit impact largest impact occurred near core destructive winds south main homestead station south southeast received minor structural damage station region dangerous storm surge reports station situated inland coastal showed station gate debris laid second shoreline metre mean ground level station homestead west covered coastal dunes escaped major damage structure severe structural damage occurred near cape south southwest beach tourist resort station devastated area homestead totally devastated parked nearby blown away semi trailer blown vegetation lush stripped leaves destructive winds carried airborne salt sand damage vegetation worse tree damage seen caused cyclone march fencing pushed destroyed head cattle lost drowning storm surge path destruction vegetation estimated wide reflecting small size beach tourist resort built resist wind gusts category strength accommodation left standing removed concrete foundations carried winds smashed buildings showing strong winds sea container weighing tonnes filled tonnes equipment blown mile sand dunes magnitude devastation vegetation area resembled place destroyed town maximum wind gust recorded mph recorded recording rain hours utc april vegetation area badly damaged particularly african trees snapped uprooted parts cable beach severely eroded area covered sand completely covered rocks eastern bay evidence severe erosion coastal terrain banana plantation crops completely lost plants left surviving fortunately buildings town remained unharmed power supplies cut parts days power station initially shut approximately midnight april amid fears damage power infrastructure damages trees property reported community hills located great sandy desert approximately inland coast aftermath extended period power major problem residents residents wait days power supply restored distribution lines ground particularly vulnerable power outages cyclones western power called inspect high voltage distribution lines western power flown state commence properties suspected suffered water intrusion properties tested having supply majority residential properties power restored april days struck television radio limited perth proved difficult access information available supplies town people difficulties purchasing food supplies closed power fresh produce arriving power restored days cyclone hit minor water infrastructure western_australia state emergency service responsible responses relating damage workers worked help community recover damaged roofs clearing debris roads houses limited access residents work involved clearing vegetation power lines enable western power begin repairs volunteers western australian cities towns perth derby tom price arrived assist requests help recovery period earned huge public respect residents pleased quick response damage large impact tourist industry time impact happened easter day holiday period easter considered beginning tourist season usually expected increase visitors time visitors delayed cancelled trips cut short holiday car hire companies booked holiday period people returning vehicles early impact alerted residents prepare cyclones threaten town future people surprised cyclone going hit cyclones rare thought cyclone season residents thought cyclone impact strengthened community brought people closer retirement removed official list tropical cyclone names set tropical cyclone warning centre perth replaced


cyclone nancy cyclone nancy designation designation second series severe tropical cyclones impact cook islands february forming area low pressure february nancy quickly organized small intense cyclone february storm intensified category severe tropical cyclone winds peaking mph minute winds minimum barometric pressure hpa mbar following day increasing wind shear rapidly weakened cyclone february transitioned extratropical cyclone shortly absorbed cyclone impacted cyclone early february cook islands sustained significant damage cyclone nancy homes damaged destroyed islands downed trees power lines blocked roads cut power minor flooding reported coastal areas following impact storm world meteorological organization retired nancy replaced meteorological history cyclone nancy originated broad area low pressure trough northeast february initially system nearly stationary area weak steering currents low wind shear high sea surface temperatures exceeding february trough briefly increased shear system nearby twin precursor cyclone utc february system outflow improved small area deep convection known central dense overcast developed center circulation later day regional specialized meteorological centre fiji upgraded system category cyclone gave nancy located east northeast american time joint typhoon warning center begun issuing advisories storm designating tropical cyclone storm undertaken slow northeast motion early february turning southeast response mid level ridge located northeast cyclone convective banding features developed close center circulation storm began undergo explosive intensification utc storm attained severe tropical cyclone status winds reached mph minute winds small irregularly shaped eye began develop assessed nancy substantially weaker utc february time reported mph increase winds attaining minimal category status saffir simpson hurricane scale utc february nancy attained peak intensity winds mph minute winds barometric pressure hpa mbar shortly assessed nancy peaked winds mph minute winds increasing forward motion southeast increasing wind shear caused nancy weaken early february storm passed directly continued weakening took place trough approached southwest february nancy weakened hurricane intensity turned southwest began undergo interaction cyclone north strong shear associated outflow cyclone caused convection associated nancy displaced southwest february early february nancy transitioned extratropical cyclone entered area responsibility tropical cyclone warning centre wellington new_zealand shortly low absorbed larger circulation wellington continued monitor nancy separate system utc february differences warning centers regional specialized meteorological center fiji uses minute sustained winds tropical cyclone tracking information joint typhoon warning center uses minute sustained winds conversion factor peak intensity nancy mph minute sustained mph minute sustained peak intensity nancy mph minute sustained mph minute sustained preparations named nancy february gale warning place american later day additional countries placed watches warnings gale watch declared strong wind warnings raised cook islands february tropical cyclone alert declared southern cook islands additionally placed strong wind warning later day placed strong wind warning february hurricane warning issued southern cook islands nancy tracked archipelago impacted cyclone week prior residents cook islands warnings evacuated emergency shelters coastal areas damaged destroyed particular interest warning centers urged people vicinity evacuate nearby shelter preparations completed february tourists relocated hotels shelters set island estimated people reportedly evacuated shelters live island radio broadcasts urging people shelters broadcast day local cyclone center staff standby shelters opened time residents evacuated low lying areas large swells anticipated areas schools cook islands closed prior cyclone remain closed days south pacific islands critically dangerous situation quick succession cyclones impact aftermath cyclone nancy caused substantial damage cook islands communication island cut power lines downed island winds island mph homes destroyed island trees downed blocking roads homes roofs blown trees downed road covered debris heavy rains fell islands numerous trees downed storm high winds homes destroyed homes destroyed trees blocked roads island bridges damaged high waves produced cyclone schools churches restaurants damaged wind gusts mph island temporarily shelters constructed cyclone destroyed damages caused storm marina forced owners close mid april allow reconstruction renovation highest winds recorded southern portions island chain wind gust mph recorded seasonal crop harvest lost cyclone nancy wake cyclones cook islands requested international assistance funding repair damages storms reached million red_cross provided relief items blankets worth pacific forum provided food fuel logistical support worth government china donated post disaster funds funding provided united_nations development programme contributions australian agency international development new_zealand agency international development amounted consisting fuel shelter relief items disaster funds government australia provided fuel equipment lastly government france deployed military teams recovery supplies tents european_union supplied relief funds nancy caused substantial damage cook islands retired naming list south pacific basin replaced cyclones impacted region retired replaced respectively


cyclone severe tropical cyclone named tropical cyclone develop south pacific basin season system noted shallow depression south pacific convergence zone west island days system moved west northwest named november developed tropical cyclone couple days system intensified developed eye feature moved fiji subsequently peaked intensity november system passed islands days started gradually weaken subsequently passed north november passed south near southern cook islands day system subsequently rapidly weakened extratropical cyclone december absorbed advancing trough low pressure near december cyclone caused deaths million damages affected fiji southern cook islands ahead system affecting fiji hundreds people evacuated fiji outer island resorts hotels mainland high winds heavy rain forced closure local airports main international airport moved archipelago system destroyed damaged houses building structures bringing electric telephone lines trees system washed away railway bridge sugar cane mills leaving choice village workers refused fields police protection village local church attacked group working sundays defiance fiji sunday decree minor damage weak structures trees banana plantations electric telephone lines recorded southern cook islands minor damage crops structures reported meteorological history november fiji meteorological service tropical cyclone warning center started monitor shallow tropical depression developed south pacific convergence zone west island days system moved west northwest depression chances developing good november upper outflow system established united_states joint typhoon warning center subsequently initiated advisories classified depression tropical cyclone utc day atmospheric convection surrounding system organized later day utc named system depression developed category tropical cyclone australian tropical cyclone intensity scale located northwest november cyclone continued intensify developed eye moved west southwest performed small clockwise loop early november reported category severe tropical cyclone time reported equivalent category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane wind scale day eye distinct satellite imagery system intensified came influence upper level steering flow resulted moving southeast fiji later day reported system peaked category severe tropical cyclone minute sustained mph subsequently reported early day peaked minute sustained mph equivalent category hurricane day remained peak intensity moved east southeast started observed radar later day system started gradually weaken passed south passed island groups southern islands november day system moved prompted issue final warning pass responsibility warning united_states government naval western center early november weakened category tropical cyclone australian scale passed north day system moved eastwards southern cook islands gradually weakened issued final advisory estimating equivalent category hurricane early november system passed south sharply south southeast later day approached southern cook islands system subsequently started rapidly weaken influence strong vertical wind shear cooler sea surface temperatures subsequently passed primary warning responsibility wellington crossed quickly reported system lost tropical characteristics extratropical depression couple days extratropical remnants maintained south eastward track absorbed advancing trough low pressure near december preparations impact aftermath cyclone affected fiji southern cook islands responsible damages totaling million system initially appeared threaten solomon islands performed small clockwise loop moved west southwest november usage retired tropical cyclone naming lists fiji late november issued tropical cyclone alert fiji system located northwest country day gale force wind warning issued western half island groups later upgraded storm warning gale warning issued rest storm warnings briefly dropped early november storm appeared moving away country came range radar apparent southern fiji directly hit system result hurricane warnings issued smaller nearby islands storm warnings issued western half island group day cyclone approached hurricane storm gale warnings revised cover islands southern island groups warnings cancelled november moved away fiji ahead affecting islands november november wind gusts mph hundreds people evacuated fiji outer island resorts hotels mainland cyclone affected fiji high winds heavy rain forced closure local airports international airport hours cyclone moved east southeast november passed near south western coast northern islands southern island groups caused coastal erosion moved archipelago system destroyed damaged houses building structures bringing electric telephone lines trees system severely affected crops vegetation including sugar cane pine forests extent damage limited fact crops harvested december australian government international development bureau air pacific provided emergency shelter materials including plastic rope appeal international assistance government cyclone damaged resorts quickly repaired government launched international advertisement campaign islands discounted overall caused million million worth damage islands damage accounted losses agriculture sugar cane pine forests cyclone washed away railway bridge sugar cane mills choice village workers refused fields police protection village local church attacked group working sundays defiance fiji sunday decree result sugar cane damaged left rotting fiji fields fiji sugar corporation ordered temporary bridge built bypass village late november affected island issued tropical cyclone alert groups islands day tropical cyclone alert cancelled gale storm force wind warnings issued islands system subsequently moved groups islands sustained mph wind gusts mph recorded weather station parts capital city left power electric lines brought homes partially damaged roofs lost iron overall minor damage weak structures trees banana plantations electric telephone lines recorded island nation island nations november issued strong wind warnings island experienced marginal gale force winds system passed south island high seas salt spray waves caused damage crops island wharf washed away temporary roads installed cyclone affected island earlier year early november system moved east southeast issued gale warning cook islands issuing strong wind warnings tropical cyclone rest southern islands warnings subsequently maintained later day spared cook islands major effects curved sharply south southeast minor damage shallow rooted crops weak structures reported high seas gale force winds northern


cyclone intense tropical cyclone strongest storm south west indian_ocean cyclone season eleventh named storm sixth cyclone season formed march area disturbed weather east southeast diego storm steadily strengthened attained severe tropical storm intensity march starting phase rapid deepening attained cyclone intensity day attained peak intensity march intense tropical cyclone maintained peak strength day shortly system began weaken undergoing eyewall replacement cycle storm brushed shortly weakened tropical cyclone later severe tropical storm days later march cyclone transitioned extratropical cyclone dissipated day cyclone brought million damage island total homes boats damaged severe coastal damage took place island roads washed power outages occurred island delaying residents access information pertaining percent drinking water contaminated entire food crop destroyed deaths reported meteorological history area convection developed march miles east southeast diego day france issued bulletin tropical disturbance located east southeast diego environment weak moderate wind shear upgraded system tropical depression status later march joint typhoon warning center issued tropical cyclone formation alert disturbance shower activity increased initially concentrated west southwest atmospheric circulation upgraded depression moderate tropical storm status utc march subsequently meteorological service mauritius assigned system moving west northwest issued warning system initially better organized deep convection increasing cyclone steadily intensified couple days performing small clockwise loop upgraded severe tropical storm status utc march utc reported minute sustained winds mph march began undergo rapid intensification utc upgraded tropical cyclone time estimated winds mph equivalent category hurricane saffir simpson hurricane wind scale formation eye continued intensify rapidly utc march declared system intense cyclone simultaneously estimated attained winds mph located miles south southwest diego continuing trek southwest mid level ridge southeast rapid intensification trend continued leveled early march time reported winds mph equivalent category intensity subsequently remarked system reached peak wind speed mph intense tropical cyclone attaining peak intensity began lower intensity estimates thunderstorms began northwestern quadrant eyewall moving slowly southwest intense tropical cyclone underwent eyewall replacement cyclone late march day notes intensified somewhat supported estimates slowly approaching small island estimated according winds mph march passed away time reported winds mph downgraded severe tropical storm status utc march hours later center circulation exposed convection continued south southeastward march underwent extratropical transition stopped monitoring low utc estimating winds mph utc march declared system extratropical located approximately south southeast agency officially stopped tracking system utc day storm finally dissipated march preparations impact aftermath prior storm arrival class cyclone alert issued island march flights canceled high winds addition cyclone briefly posed threat mauritius severe coastal damage took place roads washed communities wind gusts estimated mph destroyed island power telecommunications grid leaving entire populous power communication lines nearby mauritius cut hospitals electricity operation torch light communication lost passage residents lacked information storm hours percent drinking water contaminated food crop island washed away storm day passage island rain fell total homes boats damaged losses island amounted million million wake storm french red_cross supplied tons supplies approximately people victims mauritius deputy prime minister paul visited island friday assess damage official called mauritius officials contribute cyclone relief fund island group technicians sent area wake storm officials estimated weeks power fully restored stated similar situation took place people need emergency services able receive furthermore proposed bridges built order roads washed


cyclone severe tropical cyclone worst tropical cyclone landfall northern queensland cyclone inflict significant damage northeastern coast australia sixth named storm australian region cyclone season originated tropical low north queensland january slowly organizing system recognized tropical cyclone gaining tropical characteristics january christened day southward cyclone began curve southeastward evening suddenly turning coast southwestward january steadily intensifying time time came ashore near queensland utc february producing category force winds australian tropical cyclone intensity scale minimum atmospheric pressure mbar inhg weakening drifted inland persisted tropical depression days landfall finally dissipating february advance approach australian bureau issued cyclone watches warnings locations queensland coast prompting evacuations towns damage landfall widespread severe thousands homes damaged flooding result heavy rainfall major rivers severe damage crops debris roads northern queensland power outages disrupted electrical service water treatment plants forcing officials warn residents water measure overall cyclone caused million agriculture related damages sugar cane banana suffering tourist operations generally storm ecological environmental damage mild high winds uprooted trees wide forests completely overall caused deaths inflicted million million usd damage aftermath cyclone australian government distributed financial emergency aid offering provide assistance hard hit banana sugar cane farmers northern queensland hundreds state emergency service volunteers deployed restore electrical water services evacuate local citizens provide food repair protect structures department social security sent employees receive claims damage requests financial aid unemployment benefits commonwealth australia initiated year million program provide relief damaged areas fund payments frequently incorrectly distributed cases fraudulent confusion days following cyclone stole possessions areas vicinity relief efforts thunderstorms bureau subject heavy criticism days following storm landfall accused giving ample warning advance approach concerns later addressed report cyclone impact severity storm damage retired season ended meteorological history origins cyclone traced tropical low noted approximately north queensland january system initially drifted northwest exhibiting characteristics indicating gradual organization morning january curved southward slowly strengthening observations gathered meteorological satellite january evidenced low developed tropical cyclone maintaining minimum atmospheric pressure mbar inhg result australian bureau subsequently designated disturbance utc southward sixth named storm australian region cyclone season cyclone continued steadily intensify attaining category equivalent intensity saffir simpson hurricane wind scale morning february winds mph track presence canopy persistent high level clouds eye rainbands cyclone course leading locating cyclone centre satellite observations forecasts initially projected cyclone southeastward late january tracing southwestward evening january maintaining relatively large eye width cyclone intensified nearing shoreline northern queensland utc following day slight reduction size noticeable time cyclone landfall eye merely diameter conjunction storm minimum atmospheric pressure sank mbar inhg time cyclone landfall near utc indicative storm peak intensity low pressure coinciding minute maximum sustained winds mph placed category equivalent storm saffir simpson scale category severe tropical cyclone australian scale drifting father inland radar features distorted weakened despite overland tropical depression days finally dissipating official best track data recorded storm dissipated february operationally declared dissipated february cyclone years significantly impact northeastern coast australia preparations numerous warnings issued course cyclone cyclone watch related cyclone declared bureau january locations queensland spanning thursday island adjusted approached initial cyclone warning issued morning january stretching cape previous cyclone watch expanded cover areas river lawrence warning later extended reach lengthened span regions lawrence morning february observations indicated cyclone suddenly coast flash tropical cyclone advice subsequently released noting potential powerful winds island conjunction queensland flood warning centre initiated flood warnings cooper waterways imposed gale warning stretching accompanied strong wind warning cape forced flee hotels northern queensland boats ordered docked harbor state emergency service members individuals worked evacuate dozens people rivers inhabitants parks forced vacate residences helicopter crews cleared residents banks river left homes measure citizens evacuated club lodge impact offshore impacts significant january yacht washed ashore south brook island crew surviving queensland cyclone isolated small towns cut telephone service inflicted severe damage crops generated widespread flooding structures toppled power lines uprooted trees wrecked homes damaged hundreds service interrupted tracks inundated travelers forced travel bus instead city approximately homes suffered significant damage residences destroyed individuals recovered safely wreckage building collapse city sixteen structures wrecked cyclone additional houses sheds individuals badly injured flying glass debris officials noted cyclone tore police station door uniting church helicopter reconnaissance indicated severe damage banana crops critical electrical power tower considerable damage observed town proper damaged houses downed electrical wires overturned trees flooded reports rainfall hospital suffered loss windows evacuation patients floor cyclone drove small vessel ashore nearby banana island addition teenage girl severely flying slab iron downtown later dying result injuries man knocked shed roof strong gust subsequently declared dead winds leveled dozens structures mission beach beach south boats sank town harbor structures damaged extent houses flattened capacity power station slightly reduced rubbish stuck components river peaked height barriers cyclone inundated main street flood waters completely numerous north south streets flooded stores cut electricity college year old man discovered dead storm water drain having drowned storm flood waters debris flooding parts bruce highways rescue relief work telephone communications ceased telephone service nearly rainfall measured river flooding noted boundaries rivers prior peak level afternoon february city outskirts experienced power outages high tides nearby compelled ship owners seek refuge ports rendered facilities water treatment plants useless residents subsequently advised water damage roofs reported beach north proper damaged houses toppled trees knocked power lines storm delivered similarly severe damage beach vicinity washing away stretches coastline residences damaging structures power lines loss electricity building base hospital complex left running emergency power person struck injured uprooted tree suffered loss house residences endured degree damage town power roads charters towers minor damage observed beach island east russell nearly buildings damaged flooding inflicted widespread crop damage winds toppled trees power lines flood waters cut town halifax inundated local businesses structural damage recorded cyclone uprooted trees crippled archer bridge kennedy creek halted electrical telephone service creek completely cut homes experienced damage farms wrecked cyclone damaged dwellings hundreds access power water supplies winds damaged houses toppled electrical wires roads debris despite fact flooding beach storm damaged dozens houses toppled electrical poles towns experiencing power outages following disturbance passage residential damage occurred creek damage considerable flooding destruction houses damage police station localized cyclone caused million damage banana crop million agricultural limited northern queensland storm devastated banana crops farms farms experienced considerable losses addition million sugar cane crops near destroyed percent entire year harvest ruined vicinity storm ruined percent crop causing million losses general sugar industry economically weak bore system impact overall caused million agricultural losses cyclone ruined million tones sugar costing million million cases costing million percent crop costing damaged million million flowers effects dairy industries severe losses reported million respectively winds uprooted large forest million damage government owned forests ecological damage widespread generally mild damage minor cyclone coastal island forests reefs unharmed visible change general appearance shape reefs little underwater change noted water clarity surrounding certain reefs poor river murray hull russell rivers noticeably changed paths diverted river expanded encompass areas near greater palm group islands russell islands addition loss system utilized farming giant noted near island tourist operations experienced little damage minimal damage island island mission beach overall caused deaths million damage described bureau worst cyclone strike queensland cyclone aftermath february head state emergency service premier toured northern queensland inspect damage government australia vowed assist providing financial emergency services offering provide aid banana sugar cane farmers suffered losses result government helicopters sent shortly assessing severity damage evacuating residents delivering food later expressed anger federal government having increased threshold disaster relief raising loans stated federal minister primary industry john right accompany visit northern queensland offering discuss offer provided federal government willing provide financial assistance approximately volunteers deployed day electrical essential services evacuating regional citizens delivering bread numerous towns sending shield houses rescue relief work hindered high traffic telephone networks forcing cease calls emergency crews government department social security visited locations region receiving damage claims requests monetary aid unemployment benefits commonwealth pledged provide million relief year period government queensland exchange offer initially rejected planes flew claims officials establishing insurance emergency service city hall insurance council queensland deployed special emergency service employees time result severe damage disaster declaration northern regions issued queensland government february million aid state government paid federal government supplied day continued cleanup efforts removing debris repairing structures took advantage confusion days following cyclone striking residences end day distributed previously smooth relief efforts thunderstorms bureau subject scrutiny aftermath criticized lack advance warning warnings received regional television radio stations minutes late following issuance sudden unexpected turn little anticipated employees unable verify cyclone centre radar february radar error observed flash tropical cyclone advice immediately issued shortly reaching media outlets near noon day media outlets went suggested creation new tropical cyclone warning centre result suggestion dismissed centre established brisbane spokesman stated warning given storm approach service initially anticipating storm sea receive flash warning hours later months commonwealth inquiry sought investigate national disaster relief scheme funds related payment national party official mike abuses severity storm damage retired season ended


cyclone tropical cyclone tropical cyclone record world eighth named storm season formed january northeast mauritius southern indian_ocean initially moved west southwest slowly intensifying passed north french overseas department january france estimated storm intensified tropical cyclone looped south eastern madagascar weakened turning east storm executed loop southwest passing near island second later time extratropical january turning southward dissipating days later days dropped torrential rainfall nearly island received precipitation day period january january rainfall recorded crater volcano heaviest rainfall occurred process called lift mountainous interior leading hundreds landslides widespread floods damaged half roads isolated villages caused heavy damage crops damaged destroyed houses losses storm totaled million usd million people killed meteorological history middle january convergence zone persisted spawning small low level circulation near according france tropical depression formed northeast mauritius january tracked west southwest passing north island january day joint typhoon warning center reported tropical depression developed labeling shortly upgraded depression tropical storm followed suit january naming storm storm gradually intensified passed north minute winds mph january according day eye developed estimated intensified tropical cyclone status minute winds mph strengthening anticyclone south turned storm northwestward january executed small loop south offshore eastern madagascar moving south winds steadily decreased january storm weakened tropical cyclone intensity january estimated winds decreased mph day turned east slowly intensifying january upgraded equivalent minimal hurricane winds mph approaching west southwest cyclone turned northwest executed loop estimated reached peak winds mph january storm maintained hours time turned southeast later weakened january moved near time passing south storm turned southward extratropical january days remnants accelerated turned east dissipated southern indian_ocean impact days circulation storm produced thunderstorms broke rainfall records tropical cyclones tropical cyclone record january january storm dropped north volcano days produced hours dropped rainfall grand shy record set cyclone highest daily total january fell day period storm dropped day period ending january small portion island near saint received rainfall totals increased inland recorded locations heavy rainfall typically occurs island tropical cyclones approach owing mountainous interior addition rainfall produced minimum barometric pressure mbar inhg saint january wind gusts reached mph saint mountainous portion island reported winds strong mph wave action severe quick changes track lack significant intensity beach erosion western facing beaches des sustained damage coastal properties major damage caused storm largely heavy rainfall reported increased flow reaching discharge mat les river flooding entered houses floods washed portion highway near route traffic disrupted rocks blocked roadway floods washed bridge roads half roads damaged road damage estimated million usd million rain caused widespread mudslides including hundreds near towns temporarily isolated including hell cut days helicopters delivered food clothing villages killed people left homeless deaths occurred house washed away school destroyed saint louis storm caused power water outages island temporarily lost phone service damaged houses destroyed housing damage totaled million usd million flooding caused million usd million agricultural damage including killed cattle near total losses overall damage estimated million million records set storm broken cyclone including rainfall days retained status overall tropical cyclone affected madagascar weaker storm wind gusts reached mph mph marie locations rainfall reached respectively mauritius storm passage forced main port close


cyclone severe cyclonic storm tropical cyclone north indian_ocean cyclone season notable record proximity equator second north indian_ocean cyclone receive earlier year formed november southwest india arabian sea steadily intensified tracked northwestward joint typhoon warning center estimated peak minute sustained winds mph india meteorological department estimated peak minute sustained winds mph official warning center north indian_ocean peaking weakened wind shear dry air cooler waters issued final advisory december approached coast remnants moved coastline dissipating december meteorological history tropical disturbance observed november southeast sri_lanka bay disturbance tracked westward gradually organizing prompting issue tropical cyclone formation alert november passing south sri_lanka disorganized longer considered likely develop tropical cyclone circulation associated system continued westward november arabian sea despite located unusually close equator disturbance maintained convection thunderstorms organized weak low level circulation low wind shear aloft remarked system fair chance developing system organizing center crossed equator reach circulation southern hemisphere unusual effect equator effect refers provides spin cyclone later assessed system remaining northern hemisphere reaching far south equator circulation organized beneath convection issued utc november hours later agency classified system tropical cyclone southwest southern tip india post season analysis estimated cyclone tropical storm hours earlier time classified low pressure area likely marked classified tropical cyclone moving northwestward influence ridge india outflow north south better defined proximity equator limited southerly outflow somewhat wind shear early november classified system depression day rapidly intensified cyclonic storm cyclonic storm tropical cyclone mph winds sustained minutes time assessed cyclone reaching peak winds mph sustained minute gusts mph late november cyclone weakened slightly regain peak intensity november time developed banding eye located southeast coast utc november issued complete advisory cyclone naming severe cyclonic storm estimating peak winds mph agency predicted storm continue northwestward strengthen slightly weakening peak cyclone barometric pressure mbar reaching peak intensity increase wind shear caused eye disappear convection decreased significantly december estimated weakened cyclonic storm status time center exposed convection cyclone continued steady weakening continued wind shear presence dry air cooler water temperatures december downgraded depression status final warning system approached coast turned westward building ridge saudi_arabia despite unfavorable conditions thunderstorms briefly reformed circulation allowed storm maintain intensity late december weakened tropical storm status issued final warning storm south southeast cape easternmost point horn africa circulation difficult locate early december time system little remaining convection turned southwestward later south moving ashore eastern dissipating december near water records naming impact according new delhi cyclone developed depression latitude according tokyo tropical storm formed december according reunion precursor low cyclone moved southern hemisphere anticyclone kept counter clockwise circulation second storm north indian_ocean receive began tropical cyclone naming middle cyclone weak moved casualties significant damage reported


cyclone severe tropical cyclone designation designation long lived tropical cyclone affected countries particularly day span february system second cyclone severe tropical cyclone relatively quiet south pacific cyclone season cyclone developed area disturbed weather february gulf initially storm moved east cape york peninsula moved south pacific earlier existing wind shear conditions began strengthen faster rate steadily intensifying reached peak intensity february category equivalent saffir simpson hurricane scale beginning characteristics day entered area vertical wind shear consequently weakened cyclone caused eye expand high pressure area south later steered weakening cyclone northeast february entered area warmer sea surface temperatures subsequently entered extratropical transition later degenerated extratropical cyclone february later dissipated completely february cyclone affected countries existence predecessor brought heavy rainfall areas extreme northern queensland brought rainfall areas solomon islands result pest occurred region heavy rains wind destroy numerous crops banana trees particular affected cyclone inundated areas affected cyclone week prior recorded half average monthly rainfall hour span rains associated cyclone season retired australian list tropical cyclone names meteorological history january australian bureau started monitor tropical low developed monsoon trough western cape york peninsula day system moved southeastern gulf moved cape york peninsula february system subsequently emerged coral sea north later day strong northwest monsoon flow developed north low system subsequently moved eastwards intensified category tropical cyclone australian tropical cyclone intensity scale february australian bureau brisbane tropical cyclone warning centre brisbane united_states joint typhoon warning center began monitor tropical low developed monsoon trough north island days low moved eastwards passed cape york peninsula emerged coral sea north emerging coral sea low continued develop february brisbane reported system tropical cyclone naming located east tracking eastward entered flow dry air prevented storm strengthening quickly time february low level atmospheric circulation center exposed presence strong vertical wind shear cyclone able maintain intensity existence area moisture australia rest day wind shear subdued system began organize convective banding wrapped center result cyclone intensified equivalent category australian tropical cyclone intensity scale winds mph sustained minutes day cyclone began track east southeast response strengthening subtropical ridge cyclone continued steadily intensify convection continued wrap tightly center time storm moved area responsibility area responsibility fiji meteorological service tropical cyclone warning center fiji late february tracking east southeast rapidly intensified wind speeds increasing mph sustained minute cyclone developed ragged eye stretching later day reached peak intensity passed north northeast new wind speeds mph equivalent category cyclone australian saffir simpson hurricane scales february began characteristics hurricane maintaining large eye shallow convective features addition multiple eyewall developed eye maintain peak intensity extended period time february cloud tops surrounding began warm weakened addition cyclone began enter cooler convective bands continued thin cyclone maintained gradually expanding eyewall remained compact system february eyewall cyclone measured diameter day subtropical ridge forcing southeast weakened result cyclone began track east northeast weakness ridge storm continued eye later cloud filled end february weakened cyclone wind speeds mph sustained minute presence strong vertical wind shear low level circulation center partly exposed period time february convection redeveloped center weakening cyclone maintained area weak convection displaced east approached february convection developed later strengthened center circulation presence south pacific convergence zone warm cyclone able attain secondary peak intensity mph sustained minute system banding features better defined position cyclone moved loop vicinity february moving southeast system later exited favorable conditions moved area strong wind shear convection apart center circulation ill defined exposed late february issued advisory system day reported cyclone degenerated extratropical cyclone preparations impact existence parts queensland solomon islands new fiji affected cyclone retired australian list tropical cyclone names season world meteorological organization replaced jenna queensland early existence produced numerous rain showers northern areas queensland gusty winds queensland damaged trees february strong associated cyclone produced heavy southern parts queensland entered coral sea surface trough extending cyclone produced rainfall coastal areas eastern australia queensland roads closed severe weather associated cyclone trees uprooted strong winds power lines northern suburbs damaged strong winds areas queensland recorded rain totals excess prior cyclone national disaster management office preparing cyclone storm forecast impact country aid agency prepared food water shortages previous year severe weather gauge potential impacts cyclone save children fund prepared materials prior cyclone supply area schools materials known school box people affected areas evacuated care centers prior storm gale force winds caused damage crops houses water systems southern islands impacted area winds mph warnings maritime activities including small craft warnings issued areas offshore islands cyclone produced rough seas port damage associated agricultural nature primarily crops fruit trees banana crops hampered storm pose threat food security damage infrastructure reported island suffered primarily losses food crops areas traditions consuming severed crops especially impacted damage food crops water sources southwest destroyed sources contaminated mud addition classrooms primary school destroyed island suffered food damage especially banana crops orange trees airport high frequency radio services cut island cut loss communication bay primary water sources water contaminated addition air strips closed water logging debris aerial ground damage survey began southern areas island chain cyclone effects subsided solomon islands caused intense rain showers island chain solomon islands meteorological service issued tropical cyclone watch advisory day affected areas province reported damage days rain cyclone pest resulted rains damage province resulted rivers inundated gardens province suffered damaged food gardens banana crops plantations damaged addition bridges washed flooding ship grounded bay high waves offshore brought heavy rains flooding impacted heavy rains cyclone week prior power outages occurred storm power quickly restored international domestic flights disrupted days suffered severe flooding affected families sent evacuation shelters houses reportedly collapsed fell creeks flooding total people evacuated hour period extending february february rain recorded equal half city average recorded rainfall month february island resort closed weeks damage sustained storm offshore south korean fishing boat sunk storm crew members rescued police additional fishing boats broke away harbor washed nearby reef ministry health monitored potential diseases storm particularly low lying areas island chain potential health threat