List of North Indian cyclone seasons
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The following is a list of North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons.
Years
| Period | Seasons |
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| 1900s | Pre-1980, 1970 1970 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 1970 North Indian Ocean cyclone season had no bounds, but tropical cyclones in the North Indian Ocean tend to form between April and December, with peaks in May and November. The 1970 season saw a total of seven cyclonic storms, of which three developed into severe cyclonic storms... , 1980-1984, 1985-1989 |
| 1990s | 1990 1990 North Indian Ocean cyclone season On April 17, an area of convective activity formed to the east of Sri Lanka, and organized itself rapidly before a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert, was issued later that day. It was designated as Tropical Depression 01B by the JTWC early the next day... , 1991 1991 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 1991 North Indian Ocean Cyclone season was the period in which tropical cyclones formed to the north of the equator in the Indian ocean. During the season tropical cyclones were monitored by the India Meteorological Department and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center. The IMD assigned all... , 1992, 1993 1993 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 1993 North Indian Ocean cyclone season was the period in which tropical cyclones formed within the north Indian ocean. The season has no official bounds but cyclones tend to form within this basin between April and December. There are two main seas in the North Indian Ocean — the Bay of... , 1994 1994 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 1994 North Indian Ocean cyclone season was the period in which tropical cyclones formed within the north Indian ocean. The season has no official bounds but cyclones tend to form within this basin between April and December. There are two main seas in the North Indian Ocean — the Bay of... , 1995 1995 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 1995 North Indian Ocean cyclone season had no bounds, but cyclones tend to form between April and December, with peaks in May and November. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northern Indian Ocean.-Season summary:Four tropical... , 1996 1996 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 1995 North Indian Ocean cyclone season had no bounds, but cyclones tend to form between April and December, with peaks in May and November. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northern Indian Ocean.-Season summary:Eight tropical... , 1997 1997 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 1997 North Indian Ocean cyclone season had no bounds, but cyclones tend to form between April and December, with peaks in May and November. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northern Indian Ocean.-Season summary:Five tropical... , 1998 1998 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 1998 North Indian Ocean cyclone season was an active season in annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. The season has no official bounds but cyclones tend to form between April and December. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the... , 1999 1999 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 1999 North Indian Ocean cyclone season was an event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. The North Indian Ocean cyclone season has no official bounds, but cyclones tend to form between April and December, with peaks in May and November... |
| 2000s | 2000 2000 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 2000 North Indian Ocean cyclone season had no bounds, but cyclones tend to form between April and December, with peaks in May and November. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northern Indian Ocean.-Season summary:Six tropical... , 2001 2001 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 2001 North Indian Ocean cyclone season had no bounds, but cyclones tend to form between April and December, with peaks in May and November. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northern Indian Ocean.-Season summary:Four tropical... , 2002 2002 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 2002 North Indian Ocean cyclone season had no bounds, but cyclones tend to form between April and December, with peaks in May and November. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northern Indian Ocean.-Season summary:Four tropical... , 2003 2003 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 2003 North Indian Ocean cyclone season had no bounds, but cyclones tend to form between April and December, with peaks in May and November. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northern Indian Ocean.-Season summary:Three tropical... , 2004 2004 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 2004 North Indian Ocean cyclone season had no bounds, but cyclones tend to form between April and December, with peaks in May and November. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northern Indian Ocean.-Season summary:In 2004, RSMC New... , 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 2008 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 2008 North Indian cyclone season was an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. The North Indian cyclone season has no official bounds, but cyclones tend to form between April and December, with peaks in May and November... , 2009 2009 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 2009 North Indian Ocean cyclone season was an event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. The North Indian Ocean cyclone season has no official bounds, but cyclones tend to form between April and December, with peaks in May and November... |
| 2010s | 2010 2010 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 2010 North Indian Ocean cyclone season was a very active event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation with some 8 depressions and 6 named storms, nearly above the average of 4-6 storms in the region due to a moderate La Niña... , 2011 2011 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 2011 North Indian Ocean cyclone season is an event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. The North Indian Ocean cyclone season has no official bounds, but cyclones tend to form between April and December, with peaks in May and November... |
1890s
| Year | D | CS | SCSEach column refers to how many Storms developed during the season with D=Depressions, DD=Deep Depressions, CS=Cyclonic Storms, SCS=Severe Cyclonic Storm, VSCS=Very Severe Cyclonic Storm, SUCS=Super Cyclonic Storm. For further details please refer to Tropical cyclone scales Tropical cyclone scales Tropical systems are officially ranked on one of several tropical cyclone scales according to their maximum sustained winds and in what oceanic basin they are located... | Notes | |||||
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| 1891 | 13 | 4 | 3 | Total includes 1 Land Severe Cyclonic Storm | |||||
| 1892 | 12 | 6 | 2 | ||||||
| 1893 | 12 | 10 | 4 | ||||||
| 1894 | 12 | 6 | 0 | ||||||
| 1895 | 11 | 5 | 4 | ||||||
| 1896 | 10 | 8 | 3 | ||||||
| 1897 | 12 | 6 | 8 | ||||||
| 1898 | 13 | 7 | 3 | ||||||
| 1899 | 7 | 3 | 0 | ||||||
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1900s
| Year | D | CS | SCSEach column refers to how many Storms developed during the season with D=Depressions, DD=Deep Depressions, CS=Cyclonic Storms, SCS=Severe Cyclonic Storm, VSCS=Very Severe Cyclonic Storm, SUCS=Super Cyclonic Storm. For further details please refer to Tropical cyclone scales Tropical cyclone scales Tropical systems are officially ranked on one of several tropical cyclone scales according to their maximum sustained winds and in what oceanic basin they are located... | Strongest storm | Deaths | Damages (USD) | Notes | ||
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| 1900 | 10 | 3 | 1 | ||||||
| 1901 | 6 | 3 | 2 | ||||||
| 1902 | 13 | 7 | 5 | ||||||
| 1903 | 14 | 8 | 2 | ||||||
| 1904 | 9 | 4 | 0 | ||||||
| 1905 | 10 | 6 | 0 | ||||||
| 1906 | 11 | 7 | 1 | ||||||
| 1907 | 15 | 8 | 4 | ||||||
| 1908 | 9 | 6 | 1 | ||||||
| 1909 | 8 | 4 | 4 | ||||||
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1910s
| Year | D | CS | SCSEach column refers to how many Storms developed during the season with D=Depressions, DD=Deep Depressions, CS=Cyclonic Storms, SCS=Severe Cyclonic Storm, VSCS=Very Severe Cyclonic Storm, SUCS=Super Cyclonic Storm. For further details please refer to Tropical cyclone scales Tropical cyclone scales Tropical systems are officially ranked on one of several tropical cyclone scales according to their maximum sustained winds and in what oceanic basin they are located... | Strongest storm | Deaths | Damages (USD) | Notes | ||
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| 1910 | 6 | 5 | 2 | ||||||
| 1911 | 7 | 5 | 4 | ||||||
| 1912 | 9 | 6 | 2 | ||||||
| 1913 | 10 | 6 | 2 | ||||||
| 1914 | 8 | 4 | 2 | ||||||
| 1915 | 9 | 6 | 0 | ||||||
| 1916 | 14 | 8 | 5 | ||||||
| 1917 | 10 | 3 | 1 | ||||||
| 1918 | 11 | 5 | 0 | ||||||
| 1919 | 11 | 6 | 3 | ||||||
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1920s
| Year | D | CS | SCSEach column refers to how many Storms developed during the season with D=Depressions, DD=Deep Depressions, CS=Cyclonic Storms, SCS=Severe Cyclonic Storm, VSCS=Very Severe Cyclonic Storm, SUCS=Super Cyclonic Storm. For further details please refer to Tropical cyclone scales Tropical cyclone scales Tropical systems are officially ranked on one of several tropical cyclone scales according to their maximum sustained winds and in what oceanic basin they are located... | Strongest storm | Deaths | Damages (USD) | Notes | ||
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| 1920 | 9 | 5 | 0 | ||||||
| 1921 | 10 | 4 | 1 | ||||||
| 1922 | 13 | 6 | 6 | ||||||
| 1923 | 16 | 4 | 3 | ||||||
| 1924 | 13 | 6 | 0 | ||||||
| 1925 | 20 | 7 | 3 | ||||||
| 1926 | 13 | 10 | 3 | ||||||
| 1927 | 18 | 7 | 2 | ||||||
| 1928 | 13 | 7 | 0 | ||||||
| 1929 | 15 | 6 | 0 | ||||||
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1930s
| Year | D | CS | SCSEach column refers to how many Storms developed during the season with D=Depressions, DD=Deep Depressions, CS=Cyclonic Storms, SCS=Severe Cyclonic Storm, VSCS=Very Severe Cyclonic Storm, SUCS=Super Cyclonic Storm. For further details please refer to Tropical cyclone scales Tropical cyclone scales Tropical systems are officially ranked on one of several tropical cyclone scales according to their maximum sustained winds and in what oceanic basin they are located... | Strongest storm | Deaths | Damages (USD) | Notes | ||
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| 1930 | 14 | 10 | 1 | ||||||
| 1931 | 11 | 5 | 1 | ||||||
| 1932 | 14 | 6 | 2 | ||||||
| 1933 | 16 | 8 | 3 | ||||||
| 1934 | 16 | 5 | 0 | ||||||
| 1935 | 15 | 6 | 2 | ||||||
| 1936 | 17 | 6 | 3 | ||||||
| 1937 | 19 | 6 | 2 | ||||||
| 1938 | 10 | 4 | 4 | ||||||
| 1939 | 19 | 7 | 3 | ||||||
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1940s
| Year | D | CS | SCSEach column refers to how many Storms developed during the season with D=Depressions, DD=Deep Depressions, CS=Cyclonic Storms, SCS=Severe Cyclonic Storm, VSCS=Very Severe Cyclonic Storm, SUCS=Super Cyclonic Storm. For further details please refer to Tropical cyclone scales Tropical cyclone scales Tropical systems are officially ranked on one of several tropical cyclone scales according to their maximum sustained winds and in what oceanic basin they are located... | Strongest storm | Deaths | Damages (USD) | Notes | ||
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| 1940 | 16 | 8 | 5 | ||||||
| 1941 | 19 | 8 | 4 | ||||||
| 1942 | 14 | 5 | 2 | ||||||
| 1943 | 14 | 7 | 1 | ||||||
| 1944 | 19 | 8 | 2 | ||||||
| 1945 | 15 | 3 | 2 | ||||||
| 1946 | 17 | 5 | 1 | ||||||
| 1947 | 18 | 4 | 2 | ||||||
| 1948 | 18 | 6 | 3 | ||||||
| 1949 | 12 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
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1950s
| Year | D | CS | SCSEach column refers to how many Storms developed during the season with D=Depressions, DD=Deep Depressions, CS=Cyclonic Storms, SCS=Severe Cyclonic Storm, VSCS=Very Severe Cyclonic Storm, SUCS=Super Cyclonic Storm. For further details please refer to Tropical cyclone scales Tropical cyclone scales Tropical systems are officially ranked on one of several tropical cyclone scales according to their maximum sustained winds and in what oceanic basin they are located... | Strongest storm | Deaths | Damages (USD) | Notes | ||
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| 1950 | 16 | 4 | 0 | ||||||
| 1951 | 15 | 4 | 2 | ||||||
| 1952 | 17 | 4 | 2 | ||||||
| 1953 | 10 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| 1954 | 14 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 1955 | 13 | 6 | 2 | ||||||
| 1956 | 14 | 4 | 2 | ||||||
| 1957 | 7 | 4 | 2 | ||||||
| 1958 | 12 | 5 | 2 | ||||||
| 1959 | 16 | 6 | 3 | ||||||
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1960s
| Year | D | CS | SCS | Strongest storm | Deaths | Damages (USD) | Notes | ||
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| 1960 | 15 | 5 | 3 | ||||||
| 1961 | 18 | 5 | 4 | ||||||
| 1962 | 13 | 5 | 3 | ||||||
| 1963 | 17 | 6 | 4 | ||||||
| 1964 | 16 | 7 | 5 | ||||||
| 1965 | 14 | 6 | 4 | ||||||
| 1966 | 18 | 8 | 6 | ||||||
| 1967 | 15 | 6 | 4 | ||||||
| 1968 | 13 | 7 | 4 | ||||||
| 1969 | 14 | 6 | 1 | ||||||
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1970s
| Year | D | CS | SCS | Strongest storm | Deaths | Damages (USD) | Notes | ||
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| 1970 | 15 | 7 | 3 | ||||||
| 1971 | 15 | 7 | 6 | ||||||
| 1972 | 18 | 7 | 6 | ||||||
| 1973 | 16 | 6 | 3 | ||||||
| 1974 | 12 | 7 | 3 | ||||||
| 1975 | 20 | 7 | 4 | ||||||
| 1976 | 14 | 10 | 7 | ||||||
| 1977 | 18 | 5 | 5 | ||||||
| 1978 | 14 | 5 | 3 | ||||||
| 1979 | 11 | 5 | 4 | ||||||
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1980s
| Year | D | CS | SCS | Graphic | |||||
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| 1980 | 14 | 3 | 0 | ||||||
| 1981 | 12 | 6 | 3 | ||||||
| 1982 | 20 | 5 | 5 | ||||||
| 1983 | 8 | 3 | 2 | ||||||
| 1984 | 7 | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| 1985 | 15 | 7 | 2 | ||||||
| 1986 | 8 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 1987 | 9 | 5 | 3 | ||||||
| 1988 | 9 | 3 | 2 | ||||||
| 1989 | 10 | 3 | 5 | ||||||
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1990s
| Year | D | DD | CS | SCS | VSCS | SUCS | Strongest storm | Deaths | Damages (USD) | Notes and References |
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| 1990 1990 North Indian Ocean cyclone season On April 17, an area of convective activity formed to the east of Sri Lanka, and organized itself rapidly before a Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert, was issued later that day. It was designated as Tropical Depression 01B by the JTWC early the next day... |
11 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | BOB 01 1990 Andhra Pradesh cyclone The 1990 Andhra Pradesh cyclone was the worst disaster to affect Southern India since the 1977 Andhra Pradesh cyclone. The cyclone formed as a tropical disturbance early on May 4, 1990 while moving towards the northwest... |
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| 1991 1991 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 1991 North Indian Ocean Cyclone season was the period in which tropical cyclones formed to the north of the equator in the Indian ocean. During the season tropical cyclones were monitored by the India Meteorological Department and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center. The IMD assigned all... |
8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | BOB 01 1991 Bangladesh cyclone -External links:** from NIRAPAD disaster response organisation.**... |
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| 1992 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Forrest | ||||
| 1993 1993 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 1993 North Indian Ocean cyclone season was the period in which tropical cyclones formed within the north Indian ocean. The season has no official bounds but cyclones tend to form within this basin between April and December. There are two main seas in the North Indian Ocean — the Bay of... |
4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ARB 01/02 | ||||
| 1994 1994 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 1994 North Indian Ocean cyclone season was the period in which tropical cyclones formed within the north Indian ocean. The season has no official bounds but cyclones tend to form within this basin between April and December. There are two main seas in the North Indian Ocean — the Bay of... |
8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | ARB 01 | ||||
| 1995 1995 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 1995 North Indian Ocean cyclone season had no bounds, but cyclones tend to form between April and December, with peaks in May and November. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northern Indian Ocean.-Season summary:Four tropical... |
8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 04B | ||||
| 1996 1996 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 1995 North Indian Ocean cyclone season had no bounds, but cyclones tend to form between April and December, with peaks in May and November. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northern Indian Ocean.-Season summary:Eight tropical... |
9 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | ARB 01 | ||||
| 1997 1997 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 1997 North Indian Ocean cyclone season had no bounds, but cyclones tend to form between April and December, with peaks in May and November. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northern Indian Ocean.-Season summary:Five tropical... |
9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | BOB 01 May 1997 Bangladesh cyclone The May 1997 Bangladesh cyclone was a powerful storm that caused widespread damage and loss of life throughout Bangladesh. Originating from a near-equatorial trough on May 15, 1997, the cyclone tracked in a general northward direction throughout its existence... |
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| 1998 1998 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 1998 North Indian Ocean cyclone season was an active season in annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. The season has no official bounds but cyclones tend to form between April and December. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the... |
13 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 0 | ARB 02 1998 Gujarat cyclone The 1998 Gujarat cyclone was a deadly tropical cyclone that killed at least 10,000 people in India.-Meteorological history:... |
3 billion | |||
| 1999 1999 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 1999 North Indian Ocean cyclone season was an event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. The North Indian Ocean cyclone season has no official bounds, but cyclones tend to form between April and December, with peaks in May and November... |
9 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | BOB 06 | 5 billion | |||
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2000s
| Year | D | DD | CS | SCS | VSCS | SUCS | Strongest storm | Deaths | Damages (USD) | Notes | Graphic |
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| 2000 2000 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 2000 North Indian Ocean cyclone season had no bounds, but cyclones tend to form between April and December, with peaks in May and November. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northern Indian Ocean.-Season summary:Six tropical... |
7 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | BOB 05 | 152 | Unknown | ||
| 2001 2001 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 2001 North Indian Ocean cyclone season had no bounds, but cyclones tend to form between April and December, with peaks in May and November. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northern Indian Ocean.-Season summary:Four tropical... |
6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ARB 01 2001 India cyclone The 2001 India cyclone was the second strongest tropical cyclone, in terms of barometric pressure, to form in the Arabian Sea on record, only Cyclone Gonu in 2007 was stronger. The storm originated from a tropical disturbance that formed east of Somalia on May 18. Over the following few days,... |
108 | Unknown | ||
| 2002 2002 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 2002 North Indian Ocean cyclone season had no bounds, but cyclones tend to form between April and December, with peaks in May and November. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northern Indian Ocean.-Season summary:Four tropical... |
6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | BOB 01 | Unknown | Unknown | ||
| 2003 2003 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 2003 North Indian Ocean cyclone season had no bounds, but cyclones tend to form between April and December, with peaks in May and November. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northern Indian Ocean.-Season summary:Three tropical... |
7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 02A | Unknown | Unknown | ||
| 2004 2004 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 2004 North Indian Ocean cyclone season had no bounds, but cyclones tend to form between April and December, with peaks in May and November. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northern Indian Ocean.-Season summary:In 2004, RSMC New... |
10 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | BOB 01 | 234 | Unknown | ||
| 2005 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Baaz & Fanoos |
1,227 | Unknown | ||
| 2006 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Mala Cyclone Mala Cyclone Mala, also known as Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Mala, was the strongest tropical cyclone of the 2006 North Indian Ocean cyclone season... |
192 | Unknown | ||
| 2007 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Gonu Cyclone Gonu Cyclone Gonu is the strongest tropical cyclone on record in the Arabian Sea, and is also the strongest named cyclone in the northern Indian Ocean... |
4,545 | $6.4 billion | ||
| 2008 2008 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 2008 North Indian cyclone season was an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. The North Indian cyclone season has no official bounds, but cyclones tend to form between April and December, with peaks in May and November... |
10 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Nargis Cyclone Nargis Cyclone Nargis , was a strong tropical cyclone that caused the worst natural disaster in the recorded history of Burma. The cyclone made landfall in Burma on Friday, May 2, 2008, causing catastrophic destruction and at least 138,000 fatalities... |
138,000 | $12 billion | ||
| 2009 2009 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 2009 North Indian Ocean cyclone season was an event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. The North Indian Ocean cyclone season has no official bounds, but cyclones tend to form between April and December, with peaks in May and November... |
8 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Aila Cyclone Aila Cyclone Aila was the second tropical cyclone of the 2009 North Indian Ocean cyclone season... |
345 | $618.4 million | ||
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2010s
| Year | D | DD | CS | SCS | VSCS | SUCS | Strongest storm | Deaths | Damages (USD) | Notes |
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| 2010 2010 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 2010 North Indian Ocean cyclone season was a very active event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation with some 8 depressions and 6 named storms, nearly above the average of 4-6 storms in the region due to a moderate La Niña... |
8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | Giri Cyclone Giri Cyclone Giri was a powerful tropical cyclone which caused catastrophic damage in parts of Myanmar in late October 2010... |
402 | $2.985 billion | |
| 2011 2011 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 2011 North Indian Ocean cyclone season is an event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. The North Indian Ocean cyclone season has no official bounds, but cyclones tend to form between April and December, with peaks in May and November... |
8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Season still active | |||
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Number of depressions and storms per season
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