1971–72 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season
| 1971–72 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season | |
|---|---|
|
Season summary map | |
| Seasonal boundaries | |
| First system formed | 9 July 1971 |
| Last system dissipated | 11 March 1972 |
| Strongest storm | |
| Name | Fabienne |
| • Maximum winds |
215 km/h (130 mph) (10-minute sustained) |
| • Lowest pressure | 967 hPa (mbar) |
| Seasonal statistics | |
| Total depressions | 9 |
| Total storms | 7 |
| Tropical cyclones | 2 |
| Intense tropical cyclones | 1 |
| Total fatalities | Unknown |
| Total damage | Unknown |
| Related articles | |
The 1971–72 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season was a below-average cyclone season. The season officially ran from November 1, 1971, to April 30, 1972.
Systems
Moderate Tropical Storm Odette
| Moderate tropical storm (MFR) | |
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
  | |
| Duration | July 9 – July 16 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min) |
Odette existed from July 9 to July 16.
Severe Tropical Storm Agnes
| Severe tropical storm (MFR) | |
| Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) | |
 | |
| Duration | December 9 – December 24 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 110 km/h (70 mph) (10-min) |
Agnes existed from December 9 to December 24.
Tropical Depression Belle
| Tropical depression (MFR) | |
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
 | |
| Duration | January 1 – January 5 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 55 km/h (35 mph) (10-min) |
Belle existed from January 1 to January 5.
Tropical Depression Caroline
| Tropical depression (MFR) | |
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
 | |
| Duration | February 3 – February 14 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 55 km/h (35 mph) (10-min) |
Caroline existed from February 3 to February 14.
Moderate Tropical Storm Dolly
| Moderate tropical storm (MFR) | |
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
 | |
| Duration | February 4 – February 9 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min) |
Dolly existed from February 4 to February 9.
Tropical Cyclone Eugenie
| Tropical cyclone (MFR) | |
| Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) | |
 | |
| Duration | February 10 – February 21 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 120 km/h (75 mph) (10-min) |
Rainfall from the storm spread from Swaziland to Durban in South Africa, reaching over 350 mm (14 in) near the coast. The rains caused widespread river flooding.[1]
Intense Tropical Cyclone Fabienne
| Intense tropical cyclone (MFR) | |
| Category 4 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) | |
 | |
| Duration | February 11 – February 25 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 215 km/h (130 mph) (10-min) 967 hPa (mbar) |
Fabienne existed from February 11 to February 25.
Severe Tropical Storm Tessie-Gigi
| Severe tropical storm (MFR) | |
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
 | |
| Duration | February 27 (Crossed 80°E) – February 28 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 100 km/h (65 mph) (10-min) |
This system entered the basin on February 27 and became extratropical by February 28.
Severe Tropical Storm Hermione
| Severe tropical storm (MFR) | |
| Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) | |
 | |
| Duration | March 1 – March 11 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 100 km/h (65 mph) (10-min) |
Hermione existed from March 1 to March 11.
See also
- Atlantic hurricane seasons: 1971, 1972
- Eastern Pacific hurricane seasons: 1971, 1972
- Western Pacific typhoon seasons: 1971, 1972
- North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons: 1971, 1972
References
- ↑ Z.P. Kovács; D.B. Du Plessis; P.R. Bracher; P. Dunn; G.C.L. Mallory (May 1985). Documentation of the 1984 Domoina Floods (PDF) (Report). Department of Water Affairs (South Africa).
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