The Deadliest Cyclones in the Arabian Sea in the Last 5 Years:

Prachi Kiran Jun 10, 2023

As the Biporjoy Cyclone is all set to hit the Arabian Sea, let’s look into the various Cyclones that occurred in the Arabian Sea in the last 5 years:

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Cyclones are frequently observed in India.

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It occurs approximately 9 times per year on average.

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Biporjoy: June 6-12, 2023 Wind speed: 140km/h

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Tauktae: May 13-19, 2021 Wind speed: max. 185 km/h

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Gulab: September 23 to October 4, 2021 Wind speed: max. 130km/h

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Vayu: June 8-18, 2019 Wind speed: max. 148 km/h

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Hikaa: September 20-26, 2019 Wind speed: max. 139 km/h

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Maha: October 28 to November 11, 2019 Wind speed: max. 185 km/h

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Nisarga: May 31 to June 4, 2020 Wind speed: max. 220 km/h

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Kyaar: October 22 to November 3, 2019 Wind speed: max. 241 km/h

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Read About: Biporjoy: 150% Increase in Severe Cyclone Activity in the Arabian Sea

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