2021 Cyclone Season in the Northern Indian Ocean

Cyclones tend to form between April and December, fueled by changing seasons (in the west) and the monsoon (in the east).
Cyclone Yaas Swamps India and Bangladesh
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Cyclone Yaas Swamps India and Bangladesh

A perigean spring tide may have exacerbated the storm’s destructive power.

Published May 26, 2021

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Cyclone Tauktae Strikes India
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Cyclone Tauktae Strikes India

Tropical cyclones are scarce in the Arabian Sea, but unusually warm ocean temperatures helped fuel this storm.

Published May 17, 2021

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