existed simultaneously with Very Severe Cyclonic Storm 04B at Arabian Sea which became the first simultaneous cyclones recorded in either side of Indian Ocean
Amtali upazila in Barguna District. 24–30 November 1988: A severe cyclonic storm Cyclone04B struck Jessore, Kushtia, Faridpur and coastal islands of Barisal
October 30, the JTWC initiated advisories on the system as Tropical Cyclone04B north of Sri Lanka. The storm consisted of a consolidating area of thunderstorms
the JTWC classified as Tropical Cyclone04B. Steady intensification ensued; by November 23, the JTWC upgraded the cyclone to the equivalent of a minimal