200102 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone

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200102 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season

Season summary map

First system formed October 28, 2001
Last system dissipated June 15, 2002
Hary 905 hPa (mbar), 220
Strongest storm
km/h (140 mph) (10-minute
sustained)
Total disturbances 15
Total storms
11
Tropical cyclones
9
Intense tropical
5
cyclones
Total fatalities
52 total
Total damage
$287 million (2002 USD)
South-West Indian Ocean tropical cyclone seasons
199900, 200001, 200102, 200203, 200304
Related articles

200102 Australian region cyclone season

200102 South Pacific cyclone season

The 200102 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season had the earliest named storm since
1992. Many storms formed in the north-east portion of the basin, and several more originated
around Australia. The basin is defined as the waters of the Indian Ocean west of longitude 90E
to the coast of Africa and south of the equator. Eleven tropical storms formed, compared to an

average of nine. Tropical systems were present during 73 days, which was significantly higher
than the average of 58.
Tropical cyclones in this basin are monitored by the Regional Specialized Meteorological Center
(RSMC) in Runion. The season started on November 1, 2001, and ended on April 30, 2002; for
Mauritius and the Seychelles, the season continued until May 15. These dates conventionally
delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the basin;[1] however, storms
formed both before and after the designated season. The first storm was Andre, which emerged
from the Australian basin as Tropical Cyclone Alex in late October. The strongest storm, Cyclone
Hary, was the first very intense tropical cyclone since 2000; it hit Madagascar, where it caused
lighter damage than expected but three deaths. In January, Cyclone Dina left heavy damage in
the Mascarene Islands, particularly on Runion, where it dropped 2,102 mm (82.8 in) of rainfall.
The final storm was Cyclone Kesiny, which killed 33 people when it struck Madagascar in the
midst of a political crisis.

Contents

1 Season summary

2 Storms
o 2.1 Severe Tropical Storm AlexAndre
o 2.2 Tropical Cyclone BessiBako
o 2.3 Severe Tropical Storm Cyprien
o 2.4 Intense Tropical Cyclone Dina
o 2.5 Tropical Cyclone Eddy
o 2.6 Intense Tropical Cyclone Francesca
o 2.7 Intense Tropical Cyclone Guillaume
o 2.8 Very Intense Tropical Cyclone Hary
o 2.9 Intense Tropical Cyclone Ikala
o 2.10 Tropical Cyclone DianneJery
o 2.11 Tropical Cyclone Kesiny
o 2.12 Other storms

3 Storm names

4 Season effects

5 See also

6 References

7 External links

Season summary

A downed tree and street flooding from Cyclone Dina on Runion

Mto-France's meteorological office in Runion (MFR) is the official Regional Specialized
Meteorological Center for the South-West Indian Ocean, tracking all tropical cyclones from the
east coast of Africa to 90 E.[2] The Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), which is a joint
United States Navy United States Air Force task force that issues tropical cyclone warnings for
the region,[3] also issued advisories for storms during the season.[4] Following the season, the start
of the tropical cyclone year was changed to July 1, which defines the boundary between tropical
cyclone seasons.[2]
Although the previous season was tame, the 200102 season was very active and featured
several intense tropical cyclones. During the season, eleven systems were named, which was
slightly above the average of nine. However, nine of the systems attained cyclone intensity, the
second highest total in 30 years. In terms of both the number of systems and number of "cyclone
days", the season was considered comparable by MFR to the 199394 season. In this season,
there were 73 days on which tropical cyclones were active, which was more than twice as much
as the previous season and 19 days above the average. A system of cyclone intensity was active
on 35 days, which was 15 days above the mean. Additionally, five of the systems attained
"intense tropical cyclone" status, including one Hary that attained the "very intense tropical
cyclone" stage. Activity was relatively distributed throughout the season and had the earliest start
since 1992. Like most seasons within the basin, activity reached a climax in late January. Several
systems during the season developed in the eastern portion of the basin, similar to 199394;
unlike that season, many storms in 200102 stayed at sea throughout their lifetime, thus reducing
casualties and damage.[5]

Storms
Severe Tropical Storm AlexAndre
Severe tropical storm (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)

October 28 (Crossed 90E) November

8
95 km/h (60 mph) (10-min)
Peak intensity
985 mbar (hPa)
Duration

The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) classified a tropical low as Tropical Cyclone Alex on
October 26 in the Australian region. It was initially located in an area of strong wind shear,
which prevented significant strengthening.[6] However, convection over the system increased on
October 27, and it crossed into the South-West Indian Ocean at around the same time. It was
renamed Andre, becoming the earliest date for the first named storm since 1992.[5] After reaching
10 minute sustained winds of 100 km/h (65 mph), according to the MFR, Andre began slowly
weakening,[7] due to increasing shear. It moved generally to the west-southwest before turning
northwestward on October 29, around which time the convection separated from the center.
Moving slowly, Andre later turned to the southwest after weakening to a tropical depression.[5]
Late on October 31, the system was no longer classifiable as a tropical system,[7] and the
remnants continued to the west-southwest until being absorbed by a trough on November 8.[5]

Tropical Cyclone BessiBako

Tropical cyclone (MFR)
Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)

November 30 (Crossed 90E)

December 5
120 km/h (75 mph) (10-min)
Peak intensity
968 mbar (hPa)
Duration

The monsoon trough spawned a tropical low on November 24 in the Australian basin. It moved
to the southwest, strengthening into Tropical Cyclone Bessi on November 27. Two days later, it
moved into the South-West Indian Ocean,[8] and was renamed Bako on December 1. Located in a
similar position to the previous storm, Bako strengthened into a severe tropical storm on
December 1, aided by warm waters and slack wind shear. The storm turned to the southeast on
December 2, despite predictions to the contrary,[5][9] and later that day it intensified further into a
tropical cyclone, the first of the season.[5][9] However, on December 3, Bako weakened back into
a severe tropical storm due to much cooler sea surface temperatures and increasing northwesterly
wind shear.[5] It weakened into a tropical depression on December 5, before transitioning into an
extratropical cyclone the same day.[5][9] RSMC La Reunion continued to track the remnants of
Bako until December 9.[5]

Severe Tropical Storm Cyprien

Severe tropical storm (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)

Duration

December 30 January 3
100 km/h (65 mph) (10-min)
Peak intensity
980 mbar (hPa)
Main article: Tropical Storm Cyprien
On December 25, a cold front dragged over the central Mozambique Channel. A weak circulation
formed in the Channel and moderate convection appeared on December 27.[5] Then on
December 30, RSMC La Reunion designated this low pressure as a zone of disturbed weather
and was classified as a tropical depression on January 1, 2002.[10] The JTWC also issued a
Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert (TCFA) early on December 31 and designated it as Tropical
Cyclone 08S the next day.[11] As it moved further eastwards it strengthened quickly from a
tropical depression into a severe tropical storm, with the Meteorological Services of Madagascar
giving it the name Cyprien on January 1.[5][10] Cyprien soon became a serious threat to western
Madagascar.[5] Convection began to dissipate as wind shear increased and that resulted in quick
weakening to a tropical depression.[5][10] As it made landfall on western Madagascar, it dropped
heavy rainfall.[5] In all, Cyprien destroyed 841 homes in the towns of Morombe and Morondava.
Damage in the towns was estimated at $180,000,[12] but there were no deaths.[5]

Intense Tropical Cyclone Dina

Intense tropical cyclone (MFR)

Category 4 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)

Duration

January 16 January 25
215 km/h (130 mph) (10-min)
Peak intensity
910 mbar (hPa)
Main article: Cyclone Dina
Cyclone Dina originated in a tropical disturbance first noted on January 15 near the Chagos
Archipelago. By January 17, the system had developed enough organized convection as it moved
southwestward to be declared a tropical depression. Rapid intensification occurred shortly
thereafter, with the system attaining winds in excess of 120 km/h (75 mph) on January 18. Dina
peaked in intensity on January 20 as an intense tropical cyclone with winds of 210 km/h
(130 mph). Hours later, the storm bypassed Rodrigues Island about 150 km (93 mi) to its north.
On January 21, the storm brushed Mauritius and Runion as an intense tropical cyclone before
turning southward. Once on a southward course, steady weakening ensued and the system
eventually transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on January 25. The remnants of the storm
accelerated southeastward and were absorbed into a polar trough on January 28.[5]
Across Mauritius and Runion, torrential rains and destructive winds from the cyclone resulted
in extensive to "catastrophic" damage.[5] The entire island of Mauritius lost power during the
storm and widespread structural damage took place.[13] Agricultural and property damage
amounted to US$47 million and US$50 million respectively in the republic.[14][15] Nine fatalities
were attributed to the storm in Mauritius: five off the coast of Rodrigues Island and four on the
main island. More extensive damage was seen on Runion where up to 2,102 mm (82.8 in) of
rain fell over three days.[5] Flooding destroyed many homes, washed out roads, and caused
catastrophic agricultural damage.[16][17] Destructive winds, measured at up to 280 km/h
(170 mph), also crippled communications.[5] In all, six people died on the island and losses were
estimated at 200 million (US$190 million).[15][18]

Tropical Cyclone Eddy

Tropical cyclone (MFR)
Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)

Duration

January 22 January 30
130 km/h (80 mph) (10-min)
Peak intensity
965 mbar (hPa)
A system developed within a convergence zone on January 20 near the boundary between the
South-West Indian Ocean and the Australia region. Its circulation became better defined, and
MFR initiated advisories on January 22. With a ridge to the south, it drifted to the southeast,
approaching 90E, but turning to the southwest before crossing over. On January 23, the system
intensified into a tropical depression. Slowly intensifying, the depression became Tropical Storm
Eddy on January 24.[5] That day, the JTWC initiated advisories on Tropical Cyclone 11S, and it
turned toward the south.[15] After having experienced moderate wind shear, Eddy entered an area
of more favorable conditions, and its convection gradually organized.[5] Early on January 26,
MFR upgraded it to a tropical cyclone, later estimating peak winds of 130 km/h (80 mph).[19]
After that time, increasing wind shear weakened Eddy to a tropical storm, causing it to curve to
the west. By January 28, the circulation was exposed from the convection, and Eddy weakened
to a tropical depression. It turned to the southwest the next day, and dissipated fully on
January 30.[5]

Intense Tropical Cyclone Francesca

Intense tropical cyclone (MFR)
Category 4 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)

Duration

January 30 February 11
195 km/h (120 mph) (10-min)
Peak intensity
925 mbar (hPa)
The origins of Francesca were from a tropical low that formed in the Australia region on
January 28, east of the Cocos Islands.[20] This was near the same place that Eddy had formed a
week prior. The system that became Francesca moved west-southwestward due to a ridge to the
south. On January 30 it crossed into the South-West Indian Ocean, where wind shear prevented

significant development. On January 31, the system intensified into a tropical depression,[5] and
late the next day the JTWC classified it as Tropical Cyclone 12S.[20] Wind shear diminished on
February 2, which allowed the depression to strengthen into Tropical Storm Francesca after
convection increased. It continued to intensify steadily, becoming a tropical cyclone on
February 3.[5] The next day, the JTWC upgraded Francesca to the equivalent of a minimal
hurricane.[20]
An approaching trough turned the cyclone to the southeast, and Francesca quickly developed a
well-defined eye. It rapidly strengthened into an intense tropical cyclone, and reached peak
winds of 185 km/h (115 mph) on February 4, according to MFR.[5] The JTWC estimated peak
1 minute winds of 215 km/h (135 mph) when the storm was located about 1065 km (660 mi)
southeast of Diego Garcia.[20] Shortly after peaking, Francesca began weakening, losing its eye,
until being a minimal tropical cyclone on February 7. That day, it re-intensified slightly and
redeveloped an eye, although it was short-lived. Increasing shear again weakened Francesca, and
on February 9 the cyclone deteriorated to a tropical storm. Cooler waters caused further
weakening, which diminished convection over the center. On February 11, Francesca became
extratropical, and the remnants turned to the southwest, dissipating on February 14.[5]

Intense Tropical Cyclone Guillaume

Intense tropical cyclone (MFR)
Category 4 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)

Duration

February 14 February 23
205 km/h (125 mph) (10-min)
Peak intensity
920 mbar (hPa)
On February 13, several low pressure areas were located over east-central Madagascar, with an
area of convection that extended northwestward across the country toward Comoros. The system
dropped heavy rainfall, reaching 250 mm (9.8 in) in Tamatave in a 12-hour period. In
Mamoudzou, the capital of Mayotte, rainfall reached 195 mm (7.7 in) in 24 hours, which caused
some damage on the island including a bridge collapse. A developing center gradually became
better organized, and it took an unusual track offshore toward the northeast,[5] steered by a ridge
over Madagascar.[20] On February 14, MFR classified the system as a zone of disturbed weather,
upgrading it to a tropical disturbance the next day.[21] Late on February 15, the JTWC initiated
advisories on Tropical Cyclone 15S,[20] and early the next day MFR upgraded it to Tropical
Depression 10. Shortly thereafter, the Meteorological Services of Madagascar upgraded the
system to Tropical Storm Guillame.[5]

Late on February 16, Guillame began developing a small eye,[5] turning to the east around the
same time.[20] With favorable conditions, including good outflow, the system quickly intensified
into a compact tropical cyclone as it turned to the southeast. Strengthening briefly stopped on
February 17, possible due to an eyewall replacement cycle, although it resumed the following
day.[5] Guillame curved to the south and southwest,[20] reaching peak winds of 195 km/h
(120 mph) late on February 18;[21] this made it an intense tropical cyclone. The next day, the
cyclone passed about 150 km (93 mi) east of Mauritius before an approaching trough turned it to
the southeast.[20] Despite the storm's proximity to the island, effects there were modest, marked
by winds of 78 km/h (48 mph) and 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain. The cyclone began weakening due to
increased wind shear,[5] and deteriorated below tropical cyclone status on February 21. A
strengthening ridge turned Guillame toward the northwest, and the storm dissipated on
February 23.[5]

Very Intense Tropical Cyclone Hary

Very intense tropical cyclone (MFR)
Category 5 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)

Duration

March 3 March 13
220 km/h (140 mph) (10-min)
Peak intensity
905 mbar (hPa)
Main article: Cyclone Hary
Cyclone Hary was the strongest tropical cyclone of the season. Developing on March 5 from the
monsoon trough, the storm initially moved generally to the west and gradually intensified. With
favorable conditions, Hary quickly intensified on March 7, developing an eye and well-defined
outflow. After reaching an initial peak, the cyclone briefly weakened due to an eyewall
replacement cycle, by which time the storm turned southwestward toward Madagascar. Hary reintensified and attained peak winds of 220 km/h (140 mph) on March 10 just offshore of eastern
Madagascar, which made it the first very intense tropical cyclone since 2000.[5]
After peaking, Hary weakened due to land interaction, and it struck Madagascar southeast of
Antalaha. After turning south over land, Cyclone Hary quickly moved offshore. There were three
deaths in the country,[5] one of which was from electrocution.[22] There was locally heavy crop
damage,[5] and four bridges were destroyed.[22] However, the damage was considered minimal,
given the intensity of the storm. After affecting Madagascar, Hary accelerated to the southeast,

and the eastern periphery of the circulation moved over Runion. On the mountain peaks of the
island, rainfall reached 1,344 mm (52.9 in), although it was much less near the coast.[5] The
rainfall caused flooding, killing one person, and 20,000 people were left without power.[23] Hary
became extratropical on March 13, although its remnants continued for several days as a
powerful mid-latitude storm.[5]

Intense Tropical Cyclone Ikala

Intense tropical cyclone (MFR)
Category 3 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)

Duration

March 21 March 29
165 km/h (105 mph) (10-min)
Peak intensity
945 mbar (hPa)
On March 21, a tropical disturbance quickly developed in the monsoon trough in the southcentral Indian Ocean,[5] about 1250 km (775 mi) east of Diego Garcia. A ridge to the south
steered the system to the west-southwest,[24] and moderate wind shear in the region prevented
significant strengthening. The convection slowly organized, and the depression intensified into
Tropical Storm Ikala early on March 25. By that time, the shear had decreased, although initially
it was strong enough to prevent the convection from covering the center. An approaching cold
front turned the storm to the southeast on March 25, where upper-level conditions became more
favorable for strengthening.[5] Thunderstorms increased over the center, and an eye began
developing on March 26.[24] The next day, Ikala intensified into a tropical cyclone, reaching peak
winds of 165 km/h (105 mph) according to MFR;[5] the JTWC estimated peak 1 minute winds of
205 km/h (125 mph).[24] Shortly after peaking, increased wind shear and drier air from the front
quickly weakened Ikala, and it deteriorated below tropical cyclone status on March 28. That day,
the center became exposed from the convection, and on March 29 Ikala became extratropical.
The remnants turned to the southwest before recurving to the southeast on March 31, and Ikala
was absorbed by a cold front on April 3.[5]

Tropical Cyclone DianneJery

Tropical cyclone (MFR)
Category 3 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)

Duration

April 9 (Crossed 90E) April 11

150 km/h (90 mph) (10-min)
Peak intensity
955 mbar (hPa)
In early April, the monsoon trough spawned a tropical depression early on April 7 to the
northeast of the Cocos Islands in the Australian basin. It moved to the southwest due to a ridge
along the west coast of Australia, and quickly intensified into Tropical Cyclone Dianne.
Favorable conditions allowed for continued strengthening, and the storm developed a small eye
late on April 7. The next day, the storm entered into South-West Indian Ocean and was renamed
Jery. Shortly thereafter it intensified into a tropical cyclone, although by that time, the conditions
were no longer as favorable for rapid intensification. On April 9, MFR estimated peak 10 minute
winds of 150 km/h (90 mph);[5] around the same time, the JTWC estimated peak 1 minute winds
of 195 km/h (120 mph).[25]
While at peak intensity, Jery began turning to the south, due to reaching the western edge of a
ridge. An approaching trough increased wind shear over the storm, causing the convection to
diminish and expose the center. Late on April 10 it weakened below tropical cyclone status, and
the next day Jery became extratropical. Shortly thereafter the remnants crossed into the
Australian region, dissipating on April 13.[5]

Tropical Cyclone Kesiny

Tropical cyclone (MFR)
Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)

Duration

May 2 May 11
130 km/h (80 mph) (10-min)
Peak intensity
965 mbar (hPa)
Main article: Cyclone Kesiny
Cyclone Kesiny was the final named storm of the season, forming near the equator on May 2,
within a trough enhanced by a pulse of the MaddenJulian oscillation that sparked three other
storms. Kesiny initially moved to the southeast, but later turned to the southwest due to a
strengthening ridge. On May 6, it intensified into a tropical cyclone, but later weakened and was
not expected to re-strengthen. However, Kesiny developed an eye and re-intensified into a
tropical cyclone on May 9, reaching peak winds of 130 km/h (81 mph) before striking
Madagascar about 60 km (37 mi) southeast of Antsiranana. This made it the first recorded
tropical cyclone to make landfall in the month of May in the basin. It weakened while crossing
the country, and after turning to the south it struck the country again before dissipating on
May 11.[5]
Across Madagascar, Cyclone Kesiny dropped heavy rainfall, reaching 891 mm (35.1 in) in three
days at Toamasina (the second largest city in the country). The rains caused mudslides and
flooding in the eastern portion of the country, wrecking the rice and maize crops and leaving
5,000 people homeless.[5] At least 33 bridges were destroyed, and many roads were damaged.[26]
A total of 33 people were killed, and 1,200 people were injured.[5][27] The cyclone struck in the
midst of a political crisis, in which the top two candidates of the Malagasy presidential election
in 2001 declared themselves the winner; the incumbent, who lost, attempted to declare
Toamasina the new capital city, and the political instability disrupted relief efforts.[28][29]

Other storms

Track of Tropical Depression 1

The first storm of the season originated from an area of convection east of Diego Garcia in early
October 2001. Moving southwestward, it slowly organized, with convection developing around a
weak circulation.[30] Late on October 3, MFR classified the system as a zone of disturbed
weather. On October 5, the agency re-classified it as a tropical disturbance and later as Tropical
Depression 1.[31] The circulation was partially exposed due to wind shear, although it had good
outflow. The JTWC initiated advisories on Tropical Cyclone 01S at 0600 UTC on October 6,
estimating winds of about 65 km/h (40 mph). Due to the shear, the convection gradually
diminished,[30] prompting the MFR to downgrade it to a tropical disturbance on October 7.[31] The
next day, the JTWC issued its last advisory, noting that the system was dissipating.[30]

A zone of disturbed weather formed on November 15 in the eastern part of the basin.[32] It
remained a zone of disturbed weather for a few days before briefly strengthening into a tropical
depression on November 21.[5][32] It dissipated two days later.[32] This system was also designated
as tropical cyclone by the JTWC.[33]
On February 5, a tropical low developed in the Mozambique Channel. Classified as Tropical
Disturbance 9 by MFR, the system moved southeastward, dissipating on February 6.[20] The
season ended with a tropical disturbance, which formed on June 13 to the east-southeast of Diego
Garcia. It moved to the south, and was last monitored on June 15.[34]

Storm names
A tropical disturbance is named when it reaches moderate tropical storm strength. If a tropical
disturbance reaches moderate tropical storm status west of 55E, then the Sub-regional Tropical
Cyclone Advisory Centre in Madagascar assigns the appropriate name to the storm; between
55E and 90E, the Sub-regional Tropical Cyclone Advisory Centre in Mauritius is responsible
for the same task. A new annual list is used every year so no names are retired.[35]

Andre
Bako
Cyprien
Dina

Jery

Naly (unused)

Francesca

Orelie (unused)

Hary
Ikala

Teddy (unused)

Usha (unused)

Vero (unused)

Wendy (unused)

Xora (unused)

Yolande (unused)

Zaza (unused)

Mirana (unused)

Lalita (unused)

Eddy

Guillaume

Solo (unused)

Kesiny

Parina (unused)
Quincy (unused)
Roger (unused)

Season effects
This table lists all of the tropical cyclones and subtropical cyclones that were monitored during
the 20012002 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season. Information on their intensity,
duration, name, and areas affected, primarily comes from RSMC La Reunion. Death and damage

reports come from either press reports or the relevant national disaster management agency while
the damage totals are given in 2002 USD.
Peak Sustained
Name Dates active classificati windspee Pressure
on
ds

Land
areas
affected

Damage Death
Refs
(USD)
s

One

998 hPa
October 3 Tropical
55 km/h
(29.47 inH None
7
Depression (35 mph)
g)

None

None

[31]

AlexAndre

Severe
October 28
Tropical
November 8
Storm

985 hPa
95 km/h
(29.09 inH None
(60 mph)
g)

None

None

[5]

Three

November
15 23

998 hPa
Tropical
55 km/h
(29.47 inH None
Depression (35 mph)
g)

None

None

[32]

BessiBako

November 3
Tropical
0
Cyclone
December 5

968 hPa
120 km/h
(28.59 inH None
(75 mph)
g)

None

None

[5]

Cyprien

Severe
December 30
Tropical
January 3
Storm

980 hPa
100 km/h
Madagasc $180 thousa
(28.94 inH
None
(65 mph)
ar
nd
g)

[5][12][15]

Dina

Intense
January 16
Tropical
25
Cyclone

910 hPa
215 km/h
Mauritius,
(26.87 inH
$287 million 15
(130 mph)
Runion
g)

[5]

Eddy

January 22 Tropical
30
Cyclone

965 hPa
130 km/h
(28.50 inH None
(80 mph)
g)

None

None

[5]

195 km/h 925 hPa

None

None

[5]

Francesca January 30 Intense

None

Peak Sustained
Name Dates active classificati windspee Pressure
on
ds

February 11

Nine

Tropical
Cyclone

(120 mph)

Land
areas
affected

Damage Death
Refs
(USD)
s

(27.32 inH
g)

Tropical
1005 hPa
February 5
45 km/h
Disturbanc
(29.68 inH None
6
(30 mph)
e
g)

None

None

[20]

Intense
Guillaum February 14
Tropical
e
23
Cyclone

Madagasc
920 hPa ar,
205 km/h
(27.17 inH Comoros Unknown
(125 mph)
g)
Mauritius,
Runion

None

[5]

Hary

Very
Intense
March 3 13
Tropical
Cyclone

Madagasc
905 hPa
220 km/h
ar,
(26.72 inH
Unknown
(140 mph)
Mauritius,
g)
Runion

[5]

Ikala

Intense
March 21
Tropical
29
Cyclone

945 hPa
165 km/h
(27.91 inH None
(105 mph)
g)

None

None

[5]

DianneTropical
April 9 11
Jery
Cyclone

955 hPa
150 km/h
(28.20 inH None
(90 mph)
g)

None

None

[5]

33

[5]

None

[36]

Tropical
Cyclone

965 hPa
140 km/h
Madagasc
(28.50 inH
Unknown
(80 mph)
ar
g)

Kesiny

May 2 11

Fifteen

June 13 15 Tropical
45 km/h
Disturbanc

1000 hPa None

(29.53 inH

None

Peak Sustained
Name Dates active classificati windspee Pressure
on
ds

Land
areas
affected

Damage Death
Refs
(USD)
s

(30 mph) g)

Season Aggregates

15 syste October 3
ms
June 15

220 km/h 905 hPa

(140 mph (26.72 inH
)
g)

$287.2 milli
52
on

See also
Tropical cyclones portal

List of Southern Hemisphere tropical cyclone seasons

Atlantic hurricane seasons: 2001, 2002

Pacific hurricane seasons: 2001, 2002

Pacific typhoon seasons: 2001, 2002

North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons: 2001, 2002

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