Oct24,2024
The deadliest tropical cyclone on record, Bhola hit the East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and West Bengal, claiming an estimated 300,000 to 500,000 lives.
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One of the most powerful storms to hit the Bay of Bengal in over a decade, Amphan had sustained wind speeds of 165 mph (270 km/h).
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With wind speeds of around 140 mph (225 km/h), Phailin made landfall in Odisha, causing widespread devastation. While casualties were limited to around 45 due to successful evacuations
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Though it mostly affected Myanmar, Nargis also had significant impacts on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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Hudhud made landfall near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, with wind speeds of around 120 mph (195 km/h). The cyclone resulted in over 120 deaths and caused extensive damage to property and agriculture.
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A severe cyclonic storm that affected Tamil Nadu, Gaja caused over 45 fatalities and extensive damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and livestock. Its wind speeds peaked at around 75 mph (120 km/h).
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A severe storm that struck Andhra Pradesh with wind speeds reaching 65 mph (105 km/h), Laila led to widespread flooding and agricultural losses, impacting over 2.5 million people.
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A Category 4 storm that hit the western coast of India, particularly Gujarat, Tauktae had wind speeds of 140 mph (225 km/h).
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Striking Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with wind speeds of up to 87 mph (140 km/h), Vardah caused substantial destruction, leading to the deaths of around 24 people
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