Pankajnath Tiwari :-
India, being a coastal country, is prone to cyclones that affect various regions throughout the year. Here is a brief overview of some notable cyclones that have impacted India in recent history:
1999 Odisha Cyclone (Super Cyclone): One of the deadliest cyclones to hit India, it struck the eastern state of Odisha (formerly Orissa) in October 1999. It caused extensive damage and resulted in the loss of over 10,000 lives.
2004 Indian Ocean Cyclone (Indian Ocean Tsunami): While not directly hitting the Indian coast, this catastrophic event occurred on December 26, 2004. A massive undersea earthquake off the coast of Sumatra generated a tsunami that affected multiple countries, including the coastal regions of India, resulting in significant loss of life and damage.
2005 Mumbai Cyclone (Cyclone Mala): In May 2005, Cyclone Mala developed in the Arabian Sea and made landfall near Mumbai (formerly Bombay). It caused heavy rains, strong winds, and flooding, resulting in several deaths and significant destruction.
2008 Odisha Cyclone (Cyclone Nargis): This severe cyclone formed in the Bay of Bengal in April 2008 and affected the northeastern states of India, including Odisha. It resulted in significant damage, loss of lives, and destruction of crops and infrastructure.
2013 Odisha Cyclone (Cyclone Phailin): Cyclone Phailin made landfall in October 2013 in Odisha. Despite being a powerful storm, timely evacuation efforts helped minimize the loss of life. However, it caused significant damage to infrastructure and agriculture.
2019 Odisha Cyclone (Cyclone Fani): Cyclone Fani struck the eastern coast of India in May 2019, making landfall in Odisha. It caused extensive damage to infrastructure, including power supply and communication networks. Adequate evacuation measures helped reduce the loss of life.
2020 West Bengal Cyclone (Cyclone Amphan): Cyclone Amphan formed in the Bay of Bengal and made landfall in West Bengal and Bangladesh in May 2020. It caused widespread destruction, including extensive damage to buildings, power outages, and loss of lives.
2010 Andhra Pradesh Cyclone (Cyclone Laila): Cyclone Laila formed in the Bay of Bengal in May 2010 and made landfall in Andhra Pradesh. It caused heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides, resulting in loss of life and damage to infrastructure.
2014 Andhra Pradesh Cyclone (Cyclone Hudhud): Cyclone Hudhud struck the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha in October 2014. It caused significant destruction, including damage to buildings, uprooting of trees, and disruption of power and communication networks.
2017 Gujarat Cyclone (Cyclone Ockhi): Cyclone Ockhi developed in the Arabian Sea in November 2017 and affected the coastal regions of Gujarat. It resulted in heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surges, leading to casualties and damage to coastal areas.
2018 Kerala Cyclone (Cyclone Gaja): Cyclone Gaja formed in the Bay of Bengal in November 2018 and made landfall in Tamil Nadu. It caused widespread damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and livelihoods, particularly in the districts of Nagapattinam and Thanjavur.
2020 Maharashtra Cyclone (Cyclone Nisarga): Cyclone Nisarga developed in the Arabian Sea and made landfall near Alibag, Maharashtra, in June 2020. It resulted in strong winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges, causing damage to structures and disrupting power supply.
2020 Tamil Nadu Cyclone (Cyclone Burevi): Cyclone Burevi formed in the Bay of Bengal in December 2020 and made landfall in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Although the impact was relatively less severe than anticipated, it still caused heavy rainfall, leading to flooding in certain areas.
2021 Gujarat Cyclone (Cyclone Tauktae): Cyclone Tauktae developed in the Arabian Sea in May 2021 and made landfall in Gujarat. It was an extremely severe cyclonic storm, causing extensive damage to infrastructure, uprooting trees, and resulting in casualties.
2021 Odisha-West Bengal Cyclone (Cyclone Yaas): Cyclone Yaas developed in the Bay of Bengal in May 2021 and made landfall near Dhamra, Odisha, and Balasore, West Bengal. It caused heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surges, resulting in widespread damage to infrastructure and agriculture.
2021 Gujarat-Maharashtra Cyclone (Cyclone Gulab): Cyclone Gulab formed in the Bay of Bengal in September 2021 and made landfall near Diu, Gujarat, and Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. While it was relatively weaker, it still caused heavy rainfall in parts of Gujarat and Maharashtra.
2021 Kerala Cyclone (Cyclone Tauktae): In addition to its impact on Gujarat, Cyclone Tauktae also affected the coastal regions of Kerala in May 2021. It resulted in heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surges, causing damage to infrastructure and claiming lives.
2021 Odisha Cyclone (Cyclone Yaas): Prior to its impact on West Bengal, Cyclone Yaas made landfall in Odisha in May 2021. It caused significant damage to infrastructure, uprooted trees, and led to the displacement of thousands of people.
2022 Andhra Pradesh Cyclone (Cyclone Gulab): Cyclone Gulab formed in the Bay of Bengal in September 2022 and made landfall near Kalingapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It resulted in heavy rainfall and strong winds, causing localized flooding and damage to crops.
2022 Gujarat Cyclone (Cyclone Tauktae): Cyclone Tauktae, which initially formed in the Arabian Sea, also impacted the coastal regions of Gujarat in May 2022. It caused heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surges, resulting in damage to infrastructure and loss of lives.
2004 Tamil Nadu Cyclone (Cyclone Gaja): Cyclone Gaja formed in the Bay of Bengal in November 2004 and made landfall near Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu. It caused significant damage to infrastructure, uprooted trees, and led to the loss of lives and livelihoods.
2006 Gujarat Cyclone (Cyclone Pavan): Cyclone Pavan developed in the Arabian Sea in June 2006 and made landfall in Gujarat. It resulted in heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surges, causing damage to coastal areas and affecting the lives of people in the region.
2011 Andaman and Nicobar Islands Cyclone (Cyclone Thane): Cyclone Thane developed in the Bay of Bengal in December 2011 and made landfall in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It caused extensive damage to infrastructure, uprooted trees, and led to the loss of lives and damage to agriculture.
2017 Tamil Nadu Cyclone (Cyclone Vardah): Cyclone Vardah struck the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh in December 2016. It caused significant damage to infrastructure, uprooted trees, and disrupted power supply, resulting in casualties and affecting daily life in the affected areas.
2022 West Bengal Cyclone (Cyclone Yaas): In addition to its impact on Odisha, Cyclone Yaas also affected the coastal regions of West Bengal in May 2022. It resulted in heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surges, causing damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and livelihoods.
2023 Gujarat Cyclone (Cyclone Shaheen): Cyclone Shaheen formed in the Arabian Sea in May 2023 and made landfall in Gujarat. It caused heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surges, leading to damage to infrastructure and affecting the lives of people in the region.
