— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 15, 2023
Cyclone Mandous
Cyclone Mandous hit the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and coast of Chennai on December 14, 2022. It was a severe cyclonic storm and the third cyclonic storm of the year 2022.
The cyclonic storm “MANDOUS weakened into a Deep Depression over north Tamilnadu coast. To move nearly west-northwestwards and gradually weaken into a depression by noon of 10th december.For details visit : https://t.co/KLRdEFHiFR pic.twitter.com/Zt41j7960h — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) December 10, 2022
Cyclone Sitrang
Cyclone Sitrang was a weak tropical cyclone that struck the eastern and north eastern states of Assam, Odisha, West Bengal and Andaman and Nicobar Islands during October 22-25, 2022.
Cyclonic storm “SITRANG” over EC and adjoining areas of WC & NW BoB near lat 17.80N and long 88.60E, 430 km south of Sagar Island and 580 km S-SW of Barisal . To move N-NE and intensify further into a SCS in next 12 hours. To cross Bangladesh coast 25th October early mrng pic.twitter.com/GB6LChqpVZ — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) October 24, 2022
Cyclone Asani
Cyclone Asani was the first cyclonic storm of the year 2022. It hit the coast of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and caused severe rainfall in states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Odisha during the period 7th-12th May 2022.
Severe Cyclonic Storm Asani is about 450 km southeast of Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) at 1130 IST of 9th May. It is very likely to move northwestwards till 10th May. Thereafter recurve N-NEwards. It is likely to weaken gradually into a Cyclonic Storm during next 24 hours. pic.twitter.com/6Jamqf5VI2 — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 9, 2022
Cyclone Jawad
After three cyclonic storms in 2021, another cyclone is expected to hit the Indian states of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. The Met Department has issued a warning that the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm during the next 12 hours. Ahead of Cyclone Jawad, Prime Minister Modi reviewed the preparedness of the situation arising out of the cyclonic storm and various authorities are on standby. The state governments have also chalked out the disaster management strategy and as many as 95 trains have been cancelled that were either passing over or originating from East Coast Railway.
Read more on Cyclone Jawad here: Cyclone Jawad: All about the upcoming cyclone in India 2021
Cyclone Gulaab
Months after Cyclone Yaas left behind a trail of destruction across several states of India, Cyclone Gulaab hit the country. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued warnings for north Andhra Pradesh and adjoining Odisha coasts on September 25.
Cyclone Alert for north Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south Odisha coasts : DD is centered near 18.4°N/88.7°E .To cross north Andhra Pradesh - south Odisha coasts b/w Kalingapatnam & Gopalpur by evening of 26. pic.twitter.com/QNwlJHbwBR — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) September 25, 2021
As per the latest update by IMD, Cyclone Gulaab went into a deep depression over the south and adjoining north Andhra Pradesh, lay centred at 5:30 a.m. on 27 September 2021, and is likely to move westwards and further weaken into a depression over the next 12 hours.
The Deep Depression over south Odisha and adjoining north Andhra Pradesh, lay centered at 0530 hrs IST of 27th September, likely to move nearly westwards and weaken further into a Depression during next 12 hours. pic.twitter.com/Pxht5L6wuj — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) September 27, 2021
Cyclone Tauktae
It was the first cyclonic storm of 2021 that emerged from the Arabian Sea. It hit southern Gujarat on 17 May 2021 and was classified as a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS). As many as 24 people were killed across three Indian states. Twelve people died in Maharashtra, eight in Karnataka, and four people in Gujarat.
Very Severe Cyclonic Storm “Tauktae” over Eastcentral Arabian Sea intensified into an Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm: Cyclone Warning & post landfall outlook for Gujarat & Diu coasts (Red message).https://t.co/nIG8rzj9Vh pic.twitter.com/DAJCsnuRVw — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 17, 2021
CM Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray is closely monitoring the #CycloneTauktae situation in the State.
Mumbai, Thane & Palghar districts are on orange alert while Raigad district is on red alert. — CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) May 17, 2021
In the wake of #CycloneTauktae, CM Shri @vijayrupanibjp announces the suspension of Corona vaccination drive for the next two days i.e. May 17 & 18 - Monday & Tuesday, and urges citizens to remain indoors considering the possibility of heavy rains along with cyclone in the state. pic.twitter.com/zUyW9tJzha — CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) May 16, 2021
As per India Meteorological Department, Cyclone Tauktae weakened into a cyclonic storm and lay centred at 11:30 a.m. over Saurashtra, about 165 km southwest of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The cyclone Tauktae weakened gradually into a deep depression over South Rajasthan and the adjoining Gujarat region at 5:30 a.m. on 19 May 2021. It lay centred at 8:30 a.m. on 19 May 2021.
Significant Weather Features dated 19-05-2021 are:
♦ A Depression (remnant of the Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm “Tauktae”) lay centred at 0830 hours IST of today, the 19th May, 2021 near latitude 24.9°N and — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 19, 2021
SEVERE CYCLONIC STORM ‘TAUKTAE’ WEAKENED INTO A CYCLONIC STORM AND LAY CENTRED AT 1130 HRS IST OVER SAURASHTRA, NEAR LAT. 22.0°N AND LONG. 71.5°E, ABOUT 165 KM SOUTHWEST OF AHMEDABAD. TO MOVE NORTH NORTHEASTWARDS AND WEAKEN GRADUALLY INTO A DEEP DEPRESSION IN NEXT 06 HRS. pic.twitter.com/rIPcCNG39I — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 18, 2021
Cyclone Yaas
The cyclonic storm, Cyclone Yaas, formed in the Bay of Bengal and hit West Bengal and adjoining Odisha coasts in May 2021. Thename of the cyclone is given by Oman.
Deep Depression over Eastcentral Bay of Bengal intensified into Cyclonic Storm ‘Yaas’ and about 600 km of Port Blair. To intensify into a Severe Cyclonic Storm during next 24 hours and into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm during subsequent 24 hours. pic.twitter.com/HfREdsMtOL — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 24, 2021
Ahead of the impending Cyclone Yaas, Prime Minister Modi reviewed the preparedness of the state as well as central agencies to deal with the situation. He further called for a timely evacuation of those involved in offshore activities.
Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah will also chair a meeting virtual meeting with the Chief Ministers of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and the LG of Andaman and Nicobar Islands to review the preparedness ahead of Cyclone Yaas.
New Low Pressure area likely to form in Bay of Bengal around 22 May To intensify into a Cyclonic Storm and reach West Bengal and Odisha Coast by 26 May. Sea conditions to remain rough in Bay of Bengal from 21 May onwards. Fishermen requested to return to shores.#CycloneAlert pic.twitter.com/eHnInU33y2 — NDMA India | राष्ट्रीय आपदा प्रबंधन प्राधिकरण 🇮🇳 (@ndmaindia) May 19, 2021
Depression (Remnant of Very Severe Cyclonic Storm “YAAS”) over Bihar & adjoining Jharkhand has weakened into a well-marked low pressure area lay over Bihar adjoining East UP at 0530 hrs IST of today the 28th May 2021. pic.twitter.com/wD9pawJxEn — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 28, 2021
Cyclone Nisarga
Cyclone Nisarga was the second pre-monsoon cyclone that emerged from the Arabian Sea. It hit Alibag in Mumbai and weakened in 6 hours. It was the first cyclone to impact Mumbai since Phyan of 2009. The cyclone caused 6 deaths and 16 injuries in Maharashtra.
Cyclone Nisarga: All you need to know about the pre-monsoon cyclone that emerged from the Arabian Sea
Cyclone Amphan
Cyclone Amphan was a powerful tropical cyclone that led to the destruction of lives and property in the Indian states of Odisha and West Bengal. Cyclone Amphan was the first pre-monsoon super cyclone of this century that emerged from the Bay of Bengal.
What is Cyclone Amphan and how it got its name: All you need to know
Cyclone Kyarr
Cyclone Kyarr was the second strongest tropical cyclone since cyclone Gonu in 2007. Cyclone Kyarr developed in the Arabian Sea and moved towards the Gulf of Aden from the Indian coast. It hit Western India, Oman, UAE, Socotra and Somalia.
Cyclone Maha
Cyclone Maha was an extremely severe cyclonic storm that became very intense while moving parallel to the Indian coast. The cyclone weakened when it approached Gujarat. Cyclone Maha made landfall near Gujarat as a depression that weakened afterwards.
Cyclone Vayu
Cyclone Vayu emerged from the Arabian Sea and was a very severe cyclonic storm that caused moderate damage to lives and property in the state of Gujarat. Cyclone Vayu was the strongest cyclone that hit the state since the 1998 Gujarat Cyclone. Along with India, cyclone Vayu also affected Maldives, Pakistan and Oman.
Cyclon Hikka
Cyclone Hikka emerged from the Arabian Sea and turned intense and hit Oman. In 2019, 4 cyclones emerged from the Arabian Sea-- Kyarr, Maha, Vayu and Hikka.
Cyclone Fani
Cyclone Fani was the strongest tropical storm that hit Odisha since the 1998 Odisha Cyclone. Cyclone Fani emerged from the Indian Ocean and caused huge destruction of lives and property in Odisha, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh and East India. Outside India, it hit Bangladesh, Bhutan and Sri Lanka.
What is Cyclone Fani and how Fani got its name?
BOB 03
A depression was formed in the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Meteorological Department named it BOB 03. The very next day after the identification, the BOB 03 hit the north Odisha-West Bengal coastline and caused huge destruction of lives and property.
Cyclone Bulbul
Cyclone Bulbul was a very severe cyclonic storm that hit West Bengal in India. It caused huge rainfall, floods, etc. that resulted in the destruction of lives and property. Outside India, it hit Bangladesh.
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