What was the cyclone name that hit Andhra Pradesh in 2014?
What was the cyclone name that hit Andhra Pradesh in 2014?
Hudhud
Hudhud caused extensive damage to the city of Visakhapatnam and the neighbouring districts of Vizianagaram and Srikakulam of Andhra Pradesh….Cyclone Hudhud.
| Extremely severe cyclonic storm (IMD scale) | |
|---|---|
| Category 4 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) | |
| Hudhud nearing landfall at peak strength on October 12, 2014 | |
| Formed | October 7, 2014 |
How many cyclones are there in Andhra Pradesh?
| Cyclonic storms those affected Andhra coast from 1970 | ||
|---|---|---|
| S. No. | Period | Maximum Intensity |
| 50 | 17-22 May 2016 | Cyclonic Storm Roanu |
| 51 | 21-28 October 2016 | Cyclonic Storm Kyant |
| 52 | 06-13 Dec 2016 | Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Vardah |
What is the biggest cyclone in Andhra Pradesh?
The 1990 Andhra Pradesh cyclone or the 1990 Machilipatnam Cyclone was the worst disaster to affect Southern India since the 1977 Andhra Pradesh cyclone. The system was first noted as a depression on 4 May 1990, while it was located over the Bay of Bengal about 600 km (375 mi) to the southeast of Chennai, India.
What is the name of Cyclone 2019?
Season effects
| Name | Dates active | Peak classification |
|---|---|---|
| Fani | April 26 – May 4 | Extremely severe cyclonic storm |
| Vayu | June 10–17 | Very severe cyclonic storm |
| BOB 03 | August 6–11 | Deep depression |
| Hikaa | September 22–25 | Very severe cyclonic storm |
Which is the most severe cyclone in Andhra Pradesh?
On October 12, 2013, the North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha were struck by Phailin, which was a category-5 extremely severe cyclonic storm and the wind speed touched 260 kmph. In the same year, Helen made its landfall at Machilipatnam on November 21 and Lehar made its second landfall again at Machilipatnam, a week later.
Which is the cyclone that hit Odisha in 1999?
In October 1999, Odisha was devastated by the Odisha Super cyclone that left over 15,000 dead, followed by December 2011 (Thane) that hit Cuddalore. On October 12, 2013, the North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha were struck by Phailin, which was a category-5 extremely severe cyclonic storm and the wind speed touched 260 kmph.
Where did the Cyclone Lehar hit in India?
Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Lehar (Hindustani: लहर meaning “wave”) was a tropical cyclone that primarily affected the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
What was the name of the 2013 Indian Ocean cyclone?
Cyclonic Storm Viyaru. Originating from an area of low pressure over the southern Bay of Bengal in early May 2013, Viyaru slowly consolidated into a depression on May 10. The depression gained forward momentum and attained gale-force winds on May 11 and was designated as Cyclonic Storm Viyaru, the first named storm of the season.