1963 North Indian Ocean cyclone season

1963 North Indian Ocean cyclone season
Season summary map
First system formed January 3, 1963
Last system dissipated December 7, 1963
Strongest storm Three – 920 hPa (mbar), 240 km/h (150 mph)
Depressions 17
Deep depressions 11
Cyclonic storms 6
Very severe cyclonic storms 4
Total fatalities At least 11,735
Total damage Unknown
North Indian Ocean tropical cyclone seasons
Pre-1980 North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons

The 1963 North Indian Ocean cyclone season had no bounds, but cyclones tend to form between April and December, with peaks in May and November. The season has 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 releases unofficial advisories. An average of four to six storms form in the North Indian Ocean every season with peaks in May and November.[1] Cyclones occurring between the meridans 45°E and 100°E are included in the season by the IMD.[2]

Storms

Deep Depression One

Deep Depression (IMD)
Counterclockwise vortex
Duration January 3 – January 5
Peak intensity 45 km/h (30 mph) (3-min) 

[3]

Severe Cyclonic Storm Two

Very severe cyclonic storm (IMD)
Counterclockwise vortex
Duration May 18 – May 29
Peak intensity 195 km/h (120 mph) (3-min)  947 mbar (hPa)

[4]

Severe Cyclonic Storm Three

Super cyclonic storm (IMD)
Counterclockwise vortex
Duration May 25 – May 29
Peak intensity 240 km/h (150 mph) (3-min)  920 mbar (hPa)

One of the strongest cyclones ever recorded in the Northern Indian Ocean. Had the lowest known pressure in the basin until 1977.[5] Killed 11,520 people in East Pakistan.[6]

Deep Depression Four

Deep depression (IMD)
Counterclockwise vortex
Duration June 6 – June 8
Peak intensity 55 km/h (35 mph) (3-min)  991 mbar (hPa)

Produced torrential rains over parts of eastern India, peaking at 910 mm (36 in) in Cherrapunji.[7]

Depression Five

Depression (IMD)
Counterclockwise vortex
Duration June 24 – June 26
Peak intensity 45 km/h (30 mph) (3-min)  999 mbar (hPa)

[8]

Depression Six

Depression (IMD)
Counterclockwise vortex
Duration July 4 – July 6
Peak intensity Winds unknown 

[9]

Depression Seven

Depression (IMD)
Counterclockwise vortex
Duration August 9 – August 14
Peak intensity 45 km/h (30 mph) (3-min)  991 mbar (hPa)

[10]

Deep Depression Eight

Deep Depression (IMD)
Counterclockwise vortex
Duration August 9 – August 14
Peak intensity 45 km/h (30 mph) (3-min)  990 mbar (hPa)

Heavy rains from the storm triggered severe flooding that killed at least 200 people.[11]

Deep Depression Nine

Deep depression (IMD)
Counterclockwise vortex
Duration September 25 – September 28
Peak intensity 55 km/h (35 mph) (3-min)  996 mbar (hPa)

At least 15 people were killed by flooding triggered by the depression in Orissa.[12]

Depression Ten

Depression (IMD)
Counterclockwise vortex
Duration October 5 – October 7
Peak intensity 55 km/h (35 mph) (3-min)  995 mbar (hPa)

Some loss of life was reported in East Pakistan.[13]

Cyclonic Storm Eleven

Cyclonic storm (IMD)
Counterclockwise vortex
Duration October 13 – October 17
Peak intensity 75 km/h (45 mph) (3-min)  999 mbar (hPa)

[14]

Severe Cyclonic Storm Twelve

Very severe cyclonic storm (IMD)
Counterclockwise vortex
Duration October 19 – October 24
Peak intensity 150 km/h (90 mph) (3-min)  984 mbar (hPa)

Significant damage and flooding took place in India, with some loss of life reported.[15]

Depression Thirteen

Depression (IMD)
Counterclockwise vortex
Duration October 24 – October 26
Peak intensity 55 km/h (35 mph) (3-min) 

[16]

Severe Cyclonic Storm Fourteen

Very severe cyclonic storm (IMD)
Counterclockwise vortex
Duration October 26 – October 27
Peak intensity 130 km/h (80 mph) (3-min)  995 mbar (hPa)

[17]

Depression Fifteen

Depression (IMD)
Counterclockwise vortex
Duration November 24 – November 25
Peak intensity 45 km/h (30 mph) (3-min) 

[18]

Cyclonic Storm Sixteen

Cyclonic storm (IMD)
Counterclockwise vortex
Duration November 30 – December 7
Peak intensity 65 km/h (40 mph) (3-min)  1002 mbar (hPa)

[19]

Deep Depression Seventeen

Deep depression (IMD)
Counterclockwise vortex
Duration December 1 – December 4
Peak intensity 55 km/h (35 mph) (3-min)  1004 mbar (hPa)

[20]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "IMD Cyclone Warning Services: Tropical Cyclones". India Meteorological Department. Archived from the original on 4 November 2008. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Report on Cyclonic Disturbances Over the North Indian During 2008" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. January 2009. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
  3. ↑ India Meteorological Department (1963). "Annual Summary — Storms & Depressions: Deep depression in the Bay of Bengal" (PDF). India Weather Review (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): 1–2. Retrieved May 13, 2013.
  4. ↑ India Meteorological Department (1963). "Annual Summary — Storms & Depressions: Severe cyclonic storm in the Arabian Sea" (PDF). India Weather Review (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): 2–5. Retrieved May 13, 2013.
  5. ↑ India Meteorological Department (1963). "Annual Summary — Storms & Depressions: Severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal" (PDF). India Weather Review (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): 6–9. Retrieved May 13, 2013.
  6. ↑ Neil L. Frank, S. A. Husain, National Hurricane Center, Pakistan Meteorological Department (June 1971). "The Deadliest Tropical Cyclone in History?" (PDF). Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society (American Meteorological Society) 52 (6): 438–444. doi:10.1175/1520-0477(1971)052<0438%3ATDTCIH>2.0.CO%3B2. Retrieved May 13, 2013.
  7. ↑ India Meteorological Department (1963). "Annual Summary — Storms & Depressions: Deep depression in the Bay of Bengal" (PDF). India Weather Review (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): 9–11. Retrieved May 13, 2013.
  8. ↑ India Meteorological Department (1963). "Annual Summary — Storms & Depressions: Depression in the Bay of Bengal" (PDF). India Weather Review (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): 11–12. Retrieved May 13, 2013.
  9. ↑ India Meteorological Department (1963). "Annual Summary — Storms & Depressions: Depression in the Bay of Bengal" (PDF). India Weather Review (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): 12. Retrieved May 13, 2013.
  10. ↑ India Meteorological Department (1963). "Annual Summary — Storms & Depressions: Depression in the Bay of Bengal" (PDF). India Weather Review (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): 12–13. Retrieved May 13, 2013.
  11. ↑ India Meteorological Department (1963). "Annual Summary — Storms & Depressions: Deep depression in the Bay of Bengal" (PDF). India Weather Review (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): 13–14. Retrieved May 13, 2013.
  12. ↑ India Meteorological Department (1963). "Annual Summary — Storms & Depressions: Deep depression in the Bay of Bengal" (PDF). India Weather Review (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): 15. Retrieved May 13, 2013.
  13. ↑ India Meteorological Department (1963). "Annual Summary — Storms & Depressions: Depression in the Bay of Bengal" (PDF). India Weather Review (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): 16. Retrieved May 13, 2013.
  14. ↑ India Meteorological Department (1963). "Annual Summary — Storms & Depressions: Cyclonic storm in the Arabian Sea" (PDF). India Weather Review (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): 16–18. Retrieved May 13, 2013.
  15. ↑ India Meteorological Department (1963). "Annual Summary — Storms & Depressions: Severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal" (PDF). India Weather Review (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): 18–19. Retrieved May 13, 2013.
  16. ↑ India Meteorological Department (1963). "Annual Summary — Storms & Depressions: Depression in the Bay of Bengal" (PDF). India Weather Review (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): 20. Retrieved May 13, 2013.
  17. ↑ India Meteorological Department (1963). "Annual Summary — Storms & Depressions: Severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal" (PDF). India Weather Review (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): 20–22. Retrieved May 13, 2013.
  18. ↑ India Meteorological Department (1963). "Annual Summary — Storms & Depressions: Depression in the Arabian Sea" (PDF). India Weather Review (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): 22. Retrieved May 13, 2013.
  19. ↑ India Meteorological Department (1963). "Annual Summary — Storms & Depressions: Cyclonic storm in the Arabian Sea" (PDF). India Weather Review (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): 22–24. Retrieved May 13, 2013.
  20. ↑ India Meteorological Department (1963). "Annual Summary — Storms & Depressions: Deep depression in the Bay of Bengal" (PDF). India Weather Review (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): 24–26. Retrieved May 13, 2013.

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