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Cyclone season in the Southwest Indian Ocean From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 1965–66 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season was a near average season, despite beginning unusually early on August 9 with the formation of an early-season tropical depression, Anne.
1965–66 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season | |
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![]() Season summary map | |
Seasonal boundaries | |
First system formed | August 9, 1965 |
Last system dissipated | May 1, 1966 |
Strongest storm | |
Name | Ivy |
• Maximum winds | 220 km/h (140 mph) (1-minute sustained) |
• Lowest pressure | 925 hPa (mbar) |
Seasonal statistics | |
Total depressions | 12 |
Total storms | 4 |
Tropical cyclones | 3 |
Total fatalities | 3 |
Total damage | Unknown |
Related articles | |
Anne existed on August 15.
Brenda existed from August 16 to August 18.
Claude existed from December 24 to January 10.
On January 7, Cyclone Denise passed north of Mauritius, producing wind gusts of 170 km/h (110 mph). Later, the storm crossed over Réunion, dropping record rainfall. Over a 24-hour period, Denise dropped 1,825 mm (71.9 in) of rainfall at Foc Foc, Réunion, of which 1,144 mm (45.0 in) fell over 12 hours; both precipitation totals are the highest recorded worldwide for their respective durations. Over 48 hours, precipitation totaled 2,230 mm (88 in) at Bras Sec. The heavy rains caused flooding that killed three people, and caused severe road and crop damage.[1][2][3]
Evelyn existed from January 19 to January 20.
Francine existed from January 30 to February 1.
Germaine existed from February 14 to February 17.
Hilary existed from February 20 to February 23.
Ivy existed from March 3 to March 12.
Judith was the tenth cyclone of the season and was formed in the Australian basin on February 23.
Lily existed from April 22 to May 1.
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