| Cyclone / Hurricane | Region Affected | Approx. Year | Named By | Important Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhola Cyclone | Bangladesh region | 1970 | — | Deadliest tropical cyclone in recorded history |
| Cyclone Phailin | Odisha & Andhra Coast | ~2013 | Thailand | Very severe Bay of Bengal cyclone |
| Cyclone Komen | West Bengal, Odisha, Northeast India | ~2015 | Thailand | Heavy floods across eastern India |
| Cyclone Laila | Bay of Bengal region | Earlier decade | Pakistan | Severe cyclonic storm |
| Cyclone Fani | Odisha Coast | 2019 | Bangladesh | Extremely severe cyclone |
| Cyclone Bulbul | Bay of Bengal | 2019 | Pakistan | Affected India & Bangladesh |
| Cyclone Maha | Gujarat Coast / Arabian Sea | ~2020 | Oman | Arabian Sea cyclone |
| Cyclone Amphan | Sundarban Delta | 2020 | Thailand | One of strongest Bay of Bengal cyclones |
| Cyclone Nargis | Myanmar region | Earlier decade | Pakistan | Extremely destructive cyclone |
| Cyclone Okhi | Sri Lanka & South India | Earlier years | Bangladesh | Affected Tamil Nadu & Kerala fishermen |
| Cyclone Gaja | Tamil Nadu Coast | 2018 | Sri Lanka | Severe damage in TN |
| Cyclone Yaas | Northeast India & Bay of Bengal | ~2021 | Oman | Affected Odisha & West Bengal |
| Cyclone Tauktae | Gujarat & Maharashtra Coast | ~2021 | Yemen | Major Arabian Sea cyclone |
| Cyclone Mora | Northeast India region | Earlier years | Thailand | Heavy rainfall & flooding |
| Cyclone Asani | Andhra Pradesh Coast | ~2022 | Sri Lanka | Bay of Bengal cyclone |
| Cyclone Sitrang | Bangladesh & Bay of Bengal Coast | ~2022 | Thailand | Severe flooding impacts |
| Cyclone Mandous | Tamil Nadu Coast | ~2022 | UAE | Heavy rainfall over South India |
| Cyclone Mocha | Bangladesh & Myanmar Coast | 2023 | Yemen | Extremely severe cyclonic storm |
| Cyclone Biparjoy | Arabian Sea & Western India Coast | 2023 | Bangladesh | Long-duration Arabian Sea cyclone |
| Cyclone Michaung | Bay of Bengal / Chennai region | 2023 | Myanmar | Severe flooding in Chennai |
| Cyclone Tej | Arabian Sea to Yemen | 2023 | India | Arabian Sea cyclone |
| Cyclone Hamoon | Bay of Bengal to Bangladesh | 2023 | Iran | Bay cyclone affecting Bangladesh |
| Cyclone Freddy | Indian Ocean Basin to Africa | 2023 | — | One of longest-lasting tropical cyclones |
| Cyclone Jasper | Queensland, Australia | 2023 | — | Damage near Great Barrier Reef |
| Cyclone Kirrily | Queensland, Australia | Jan 2024 | — | Second cyclone after Jasper |
| Cyclone Megan | Gulf of Carpentaria, Australia | 2024 | — | Wind gusts up to 155 kmph |
| Cyclone Hidaya | Tanzania / Mafia Island | May 2024 | — | Indian Ocean cyclone near East Africa |
| Cyclone Yagi / Yaagi | South China Sea | Sept 2024 | Japan | Western Pacific tropical cyclone |
| Cyclone Asna | Kutch Coast | Sept 2024 | Pakistan | Arabian Sea system |
| Cyclone Dana | Odisha Coast | 2024 | Qatar | Bay of Bengal cyclone |
| Cyclone Fengal | Regional tropical waters | 2024 | Saudi Arabia | WMO-listed cyclone name |
| Tropical Cyclone Chido | Mayotte, Indian Ocean | Recent | — | Severe destruction in island region |
| Hurricane John | Mexico Pacific Coast | Recent | — | Pacific hurricane |
| Hurricane Milton | Atlantic Ocean | Recent | — | Major Atlantic hurricane |
| Hurricane Melissa | Jamaica / Atlantic Region | 2025 | — | Category 5 Atlantic hurricane with ERI |
| Country | Cyclone Names Submitted |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | Fani, Biparjoy, Okhi |
| Japan | Yagi / Yaagi |
| Oman | Remal, Yaas, Maha |
| Pakistan | Asna, Bulbul, Nargis, Laila |
| Qatar | Dana |
| Saudi Arabia | Fengal |
| Sri Lanka | Asani, Gaja |
| Thailand | Amphan, Sitrang, Mora, Phailin, Komen |
| UAE | Mandous |
| Yemen | Mocha, Tauktae |
| India | Tej |
| Iran | Hamoon |
| Term | Region |
|---|---|
| Cyclone | Indian Ocean & South Pacific |
| Hurricane | Atlantic Ocean & Eastern Pacific |
| Typhoon | Western Pacific Ocean |
| Willy-Willy | Australia region |
| Tropical Cyclone | Generic scientific term |
| Typhoon | Region Affected | Key Impacts |
|---|---|---|
| Typhoon Podul | Taiwan | Transport disruptions & severe storms |
| Typhoon Kalmaegi | Vietnam | Fatalities, flooding, power outages |
| Typhoon Fung-wong | Philippines | Evacuation of over 9 lakh people |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Region | Atlantic Ocean / Jamaica |
| Year | 2025 |
| Peak Wind Speed | ~296 kmph |
| Category | Category 5 Hurricane |
| Main Feature | Extreme Rapid Intensification (ERI) |
| Ocean Temperature | ~2°C above normal |
| Rainfall Projection | Nearly 100 cm in parts of Jamaica |
| Associated Hazards | Storm surge, flooding, landslides |
| Major Importance | Climate change linkage with stronger hurricanes |
| Type | Definition |
|---|---|
| Rapid Intensification (RI) | Increase of ≥56 kmph within 24 hours |
| Extreme Rapid Intensification (ERI) | Increase of ≥92 kmph within 24 hours |
| Hurricane Melissa | Intensified by ~112 kmph within 24 hours |
| Category | Wind Speed |
|---|---|
| Depression | 31–49 km/h |
| Deep Depression | 50–61 km/h |
| Cyclonic Storm | 62–88 km/h |
| Severe Cyclonic Storm | 89–117 km/h |
| Very Severe Cyclonic Storm | 118–165 km/h |
| Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm | 166–220 km/h |
| Super Cyclonic Storm | ≥221 km/h |
| Category | Wind Speed |
|---|---|
| Category 1 | 119–153 km/h |
| Category 2 | 154–177 km/h |
| Category 3 | 178–208 km/h |
| Category 4 | 209–251 km/h |
| Category 5 | ≥252 km/h |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Developer | IITM Pune |
| Operational Agency | IMD |
| Resolution | 6 km grid |
| Computing Systems | Arka & Arunika |
| Improvement | 64% better forecasting |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Objective | Weather-ready & Climate-smart India |
| Focus Areas | AI forecasting, Doppler Radars, satellite integration |
| Importance | Disaster preparedness & climate resilience |
| Year | Development |
|---|---|
| 1875 | IMD established |
| 2014 | 15 Doppler Weather Radars |
| 2023 | 39 Doppler Weather Radars |
| 2025 | IMD completed 150 years |
| Institution | Role |
|---|---|
| IMD | Cyclone forecasting in India |
| NHC | Atlantic hurricane monitoring |
| INCOIS | Ocean information services |
| NDRF | Disaster response |
| CDEMA | Caribbean disaster coordination |
| CDRI | Disaster-resilient infrastructure |
| Assistance | Details |
|---|---|
| Relief Material | 20 tonnes |
| Transport | Indian Air Force C-17 |
| Key System Sent | BHISHM Medical Trauma Unit |
| Other Materials | Tents, generators, solar lanterns, medical supplies |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita & Maitri |
| Structure | 72 modular boxes |
| Purpose | Rapid trauma care |
| Usage | Disaster & humanitarian emergencies |
| Nature | Portable field-level medical system |
| Atmospheric Factor | Role |
|---|---|
| Trade Winds | Push cyclones westward |
| Hadley Circulation | Controls tropical circulation |
| Coriolis Effect | Causes cyclonic rotation |
| Event | Importance |
|---|---|
| Cyclone Ditwah diverting Amur Falcons | Shows climate-linked migration disturbance |
| Point Calimere sightings | Highlights biodiversity monitoring |
| BNHS role | Avian conservation research |