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1972 North Indian Ocean cyclone season

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FieldValue
BasinNIO
Year1972
Track1972 North Indian Ocean cyclone season summary.jpg
First storm formedApril 7,1972
Last storm dissipatedDecember 8, 1972
Total depressions18
Total storms7
Total hurricanes6
five seasons1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974
Atlantic season1972 Atlantic hurricane season
East Pacific season1972 Pacific hurricane season
West Pacific season1972 Pacific typhoon season

The 1972 North Indian Ocean cyclone season was part of the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. The season had 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 northern Indian Ocean. There are two main seas in the North Indian Ocean—the Bay of Bengal to the east of the Indian subcontinent and the Arabian Sea to the west of India. The official Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre in this basin is the India Meteorological Department (IMD), while the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) releases unofficial advisories. An average of five tropical cyclones form in the North Indian Ocean every season with peaks in May and November. Cyclones occurring between the meridians 45°E and 100°E are included in the season by the IMD.

Systems

Severe Cyclonic Storm One (01B)

| 1-min winds = 85 | 3-min winds = 55}}

Depression Five (05B)

| 1-min winds = 35 | 3-min winds = 25}}

Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Nine (09B)

| 1-min winds = 80 | 3-min winds = 95

Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Ten (10B)

| 1-min winds = 75 | 3-min winds = 75

Cyclonic Storm Twelve (12A)

| 1-min winds = 65 | 3-min winds = 45}}

Severe Cyclonic Storm Fourteen (14B)

| 1-min winds = 90 | 3-min winds = 60

Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Sixteen (16B)

| 1-min winds = 80 | 3-min winds = 85}}

This storm killed 80 people and 150 cattle. 30,000 people were rendered homeless. Cuddalore recorded gust winds up to 150 km/h at the time of landfall. Total damages in Indian Rupees were estimated to be 40 crores. The cyclone is visible on The Blue Marble photo taken by Apollo 17.

References

References

  1. (2012). "Frequently Asked Questions: What is the annual frequency of Cyclones over the Indian Seas? What is its intra-annual variation?". India Meteorological Department.
  2. (May 25, 2009). "Bulletins Issued by Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre (RSMC) – Tropical Cyclones, New Delhi". India Meteorological Department.
  3. (1997-04-11). "Technical Annex on a Proposed Loan and Credit to India for an Andhra Pradesh Hazard Mitigation and Emergency Cyclone Recovery Project". World Bank.
  4. (November 2007). "DISASTER VULNERABILITY OF COASTAL STATES: A Short Case Study of Orissa, India". Social Science Research Network.
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