10 Deadliest Cyclones That Hit India In Last Decade

Cyclone Fani (2019):

Striking the coastal areas of Odisha, Fani was one of the strongest cyclones to hit India. Evacuation efforts helped minimize casualties.

Cyclone Amphan (2020):

A super cyclone, Amphan impacted West Bengal and Bangladesh, causing extensive damage with strong winds and heavy rainfall.

Cyclone Hudhud (2014):

Making landfall in Visakhapatnam, Hudhud caused severe damage to infrastructure and claimed several lives in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.

Cyclone Vardah (2016):

Hitting the Bay of Bengal, Vardah affected Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, causing destruction with strong winds and heavy rainfall.

Cyclone Gaja (2018):

Striking Tamil Nadu, Gaja resulted in significant damage to agriculture, infrastructure, and claimed several lives.

Cyclone Nisarga (2020):

Making landfall near Alibaug in Maharashtra, Nisarga caused damage to coastal areas with strong winds and heavy rainfall.

Cyclone Kyarr (2019):

Kyarr was a powerful cyclone in the Arabian Sea, affecting the western coast of India with heavy rainfall.

Cyclone Titli (2018):

Striking the eastern coast, Titli impacted Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, causing flooding and infrastructure damage.

Cyclone Phailin (2013):

Though slightly beyond the last decade, Phailin was a significant cyclone affecting Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, leading to massive evacuation efforts and minimizing casualties.

Cyclone Yaas (2021):

Yaas hit the eastern coast, affecting West Bengal and Odisha. Evacuation measures were taken to mitigate the impact.