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The 1996-97 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season officially began on November 1, 1996 and ended on June 30, 1997. These dates are when most tropical cyclones form in the Southern Hemisphere. During this season, 3 cyclones made landfall on Africa. Combined, all three of those storms did 312 deaths and 3 more deaths were from Cyclone Daniella. 2 cyclones, Cyclones Melanie-Bellamine and Pancho-Helinda crossed in from the Australian Region. The strongest storm of the year was tied between Cyclone Daniella and Cyclone Pancho-Helinda.
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First system formed | December 31, 2000 |
Last system dissipated | April 8, 2001 |
Strongest storm | |
Name | Daniella and Helinda |
• Maximum winds | 185 km/h (115 mph) (10-minute sustained) |
• Lowest pressure | 915 hPa (mbar) |
Seasonal statistics | |
Total depressions | 10 |
Total storms | 12 |
Tropical cyclones | 5 |
Total fatalities | 315 |
Total damage | Unknown |
South-West Indian Ocean tropical cyclone seasons 1993–94, 1999–00, 1994–95, 1996–97, 1997–98 |
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