List of Cyclones in India PDF

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List of Cyclones in India - Summary

A tropical cyclone is a fast-rotating storm system characterized by a low-pressure center, closed low-level atmospheric circulation, strong winds, and a spiral arrangement of thunderstorms that produce heavy rain or squalls. If you’re looking for an informative overview of cyclones, our “List of Cyclones in India” is an essential resource to download in PDF format.

[Updated] List of Cyclones that hit India from 2019 to 2024

Cyclone Name	Dates	Peak Intensity	Affected Areas
Cyclone Pabuk	Jan 4 – Jan 8, 2019	Tropical Storm	Andaman Sea
Cyclone Fani	Apr 26 – May 4, 2019	Extremely Severe (175 km/h)	Odisha, West Bengal
Cyclone Vayu	Jun 10 – Jun 17, 2019	Very Severe (135 km/h)	Gujarat
Cyclone Hikka	Aug 6 – Aug 9, 2019	Very Severe (120 km/h)	Oman (minimal impact in India)
Cyclone Kyarr	Oct 24 – Nov 2, 2019	Super Cyclonic (220 km/h)	Arabian Sea (no direct impact on India)
Cyclone Maha	Oct 30 – Nov 7, 2019	Extremely Severe (150 km/h)	Arabian Sea (no direct impact on India)
Cyclone Bulbul	Nov 5 – Nov 11, 2019	Very Severe (110 km/h)	Odisha
Cyclone Pawan	Dec 2 – Dec 7, 2019	Tropical Storm	Arabian Sea
Cyclone Amphan	May 16 – May 21, 2020	Extremely Severe (260 km/h)	West Bengal
Cyclone Tauktae	May 17 – May 26, 2021	Extremely Severe (210 km/h)	Gujarat
Cyclone Yaas	May 23 – May 26, 2021	Very Severe (130 km/h)	Odisha
Cyclone Jawad	Dec 2 – Dec 6, 2021	Very Severe (120 km/h)	Andhra Pradesh, Odisha
Cyclone Asani	May 8 – May 12, 2022	Very Severe (130 km/h)	Andhra Pradesh
Cyclone Mandous	Dec 9 – Dec 12, 2022	Very Severe (120 km/h)	Tamil Nadu
Cyclone Sitrang	Oct 22 – Oct 25, 2022	Tropical Storm	Assam, Odisha, West Bengal
Cyclone Biparjoy	Jun 6 – Jun 15, 2023	Extremely Severe (195 km/h)	Gujarat
Cyclone Remal	May 24 – May 28, 2024	Severe (110 km/h)	Odisha
Cyclone Asna	Aug 25 – Sep 3, 2024	Tropical Storm	Madhya Pradesh
Cyclone Dana	Oct 24 – Oct 25, 2024	Expected to be Severe	Odisha, West Bengal

List of Cyclone in India

1. Cyclone Tauktae

Cyclone Tauktae was the first cyclonic storm of 2021 that originated from the Arabian Sea. It struck southern Gujarat on 17 May 2021 and was categorized as a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS). Warnings were issued for Porbandar, Amreli, Junagarh, Gir Somnath, and coastal Ahmedabad districts, while districts like Junagarh, Gir Somnath, and Amreli were placed on high alert.

On that day, Mumbai airport was closed till 2 p.m. after experiencing heavy rainfall and strong winds. The Bandra-Worli sea link was also shut down as a safety measure. Furthermore, five temporary shelters were established across Mumbai’s 24 wards, with three National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams on alert.

2. Cyclone Yaas

Cyclone Yaas formed in the Bay of Bengal and impacted the coasts of West Bengal and Odisha in May 2021. The cyclone, named by Oman, developed from a Deep Depression over the East-central Bay of Bengal, reaching about 600 km from Port Blair.

3. Cyclone Nisarga

Nisarga was the second pre-monsoon cyclone of 2020, emerging from the Arabian Sea. It made landfall in Alibag, Mumbai, and weakened within six hours. Nisarga was notable for being the first cyclone to affect Mumbai since Phyan in 2009, resulting in six fatalities and 16 injuries in Maharashtra.

4. Cyclone Amphan

Cyclone Amphan was a highly destructive tropical cyclone that caused significant damage to lives and property in Odisha and West Bengal. It was the first pre-monsoon super cyclone of this century, originating from the Bay of Bengal.

5. Cyclone Kyarr

Cyclone Kyarr was the second-strongest tropical cyclone since Gonu in 2007. It developed in the Arabian Sea and moved towards the Gulf of Aden, affecting Western India, Oman, UAE, Socotra, and Somalia.

6. Cyclone Maha

Cyclone Maha was an extremely severe cyclonic storm that intensified while moving parallel to the Indian coast. It weakened as it approached Gujarat and made landfall there as a depression.

7. Cyclone Vayu

Cyclone Vayu, which emerged from the Arabian Sea, was classified as a very severe cyclonic storm that caused moderate damage in Gujarat. It was the strongest cyclone to impact the state since the infamous 1998 Gujarat Cyclone, also affecting the Maldives, Pakistan, and Oman.

8. Cyclone Hikka

Cyclone Hikka originated from the Arabian Sea and intensified before making landfall in Oman. In 2019, a total of four cyclones emerged from the Arabian Sea: Kyarr, Maha, Vayu, and Hikka.

9. Cyclone Fani

Cyclone Fani was the most powerful tropical storm to strike Odisha since the 1998 Odisha Cyclone. It originated from the Indian Ocean, causing extensive damage in Odisha, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, and affected areas in East India. Outside India, it significantly impacted Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka.

10. BOB 03

A depression formed in the Bay of Bengal was named BOB 03 by the Indian Meteorological Department. The day after its identification, BOB 03 made landfall along the north Odisha-West Bengal coastline, resulting in severe destruction of lives and property.

11. Cyclone Bulbul

Cyclone Bulbul was a very severe cyclonic storm that hit West Bengal, leading to heavy rainfall and floods, which caused extensive damage. Outside India, it also affected Bangladesh.

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