1961–62 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season
The 1961–62 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season was a busy cyclone season, lasting from December to April.
1961–62 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season | |
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Season summary map | |
Seasonal boundaries | |
First system formed | December 19, 1961 |
Last system dissipated | April 11, 1962 |
Seasonal statistics | |
Total depressions | 13 |
Tropical cyclones | 5 |
Total fatalities | 51 |
Total damage | Unknown |
Systems
Tropical Storm Ada
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | December 19 – December 24 |
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Peak intensity | 65 km/h (40 mph) (1-min) |
Ada lasted for 5 days and made landfall in Madagascar. Its peak intensity was 40 mph, or 65 km/h, in 1-minute maximum sustained winds.
Cyclone Beryl
Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) | |
Duration | December 20 – December 28 |
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Peak intensity | 130 km/h (80 mph) (1-min) |
Cyclone Chantal
Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) | |
Duration | December 30, 1961 – January 7, 1962 |
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Peak intensity | 130 km/h (80 mph) (1-min) |
Cyclone Daisy
Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) | |
Duration | January 15 – January 22 |
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Peak intensity | 140 km/h (85 mph) (1-min) |
Tropical Storm Flora
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | January 21 – January 24 |
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Peak intensity | 65 km/h (40 mph) (1-min) |
Tropical Storm Gina
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | February 8 – February 18 |
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Peak intensity | 65 km/h (40 mph) (1-min) |
The storm struck Madagascar and moved across the island, later crossing the Mozambique Channel and striking eastern Mozambique. The storm recurved to the east, passing south of Madagascar.[1]
Tropical Depression Helene
Tropical depression (SSHWS) | |
Duration | February 16 – February 19 |
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Peak intensity | 55 km/h (35 mph) (1-min) |
Tropical Storm Isabel
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | February 21 – February 24 |
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Peak intensity | 65 km/h (40 mph) (1-min) |
Existed southeast of Madagascar.
Cyclone Jenny
Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) | |
Duration | February 26 – March 5 |
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Peak intensity | 130 km/h (80 mph) (1-min) |
On February 26, Cyclone Jenny was first observed to the northeast of Rodrigues. The storm moved west-southwestward between Rodrigues and St. Brandon. On February 28, Jenny passed about 30 km (20 mi) north of Mauritius, where the storm produced wind gusts of 235 km/h (146 mph).[2][3] On the island, the storm killed 17 people and left thousands of people homeless. Later on February 28, the storm struck Réunion, killing 36 people; wind gusts at the Roland Garros Airport reached 250 km/h (160 mph). Jenny destroyed 3,851 homes on Réunion and severely damaged another 2,619, many of them wooden, leaving about 20,000 people homeless. The storm also destroyed crops, and wrecked about 80% of the island's telephone lines. After the close succession of Carol and Jenny, officials rebuilt most homes with concrete to withstand future storms.[4]
Tropical Storm Kate
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | March 9 – March 15 |
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Peak intensity | 65 km/h (40 mph) (1-min) |
Struck eastern Madagascar.
Tropical Storm Lucy
Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
Duration | March 17 – March 22 |
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Peak intensity | 65 km/h (40 mph) (1-min) |
Passed near St. Brandon.[5]
Cyclone Maud
Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) | |
Duration | March 30 – April 11 |
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Peak intensity | 140 km/h (85 mph) (1-min) |
Existed south of Diego Garcia and executed a loop at the end of its track.[6]
See also
References
- "IBTrACS - International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship". www.atms.unca.edu.
- "List of Historical Cyclones". Mauritius Meteorological Services. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
- "IBTrACS - International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship". www.atms.unca.edu.
- "Le cyclone Jenny a fait basculer La Réunion dans le monde modern" (PDF). Le Dimanche (in French). March 4, 2012. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
- "IBTrACS - International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship". www.atms.unca.edu.
- "IBTrACS - International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship". www.atms.unca.edu.
- "IBTrACS - International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship". www.atms.unca.edu.
- "IBTrACS - International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship". www.atms.unca.edu.