1963 North Indian Ocean cyclone season
| 1963 North Indian Ocean cyclone season | |
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Season summary map
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| Seasonal boundaries | |
| First system formed | January 3, 1963 |
| Last system dissipated | December 7, 1963 |
| Strongest storm | |
| Name | Three |
| • Maximum winds | 240 km/h (150 mph) |
| • Lowest pressure | 920 hPa (mbar) |
| Seasonal statistics | |
| Depressions | 17 |
| Deep depressions | 11 |
| Cyclonic storms | 6 |
| Very severe cyclonic storms | 4 |
| Total fatalities | At least 11,735 |
| Total damage | Unknown |
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| Deep Depression (IMD) | |
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| Duration | January 3 – January 5 |
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| Peak intensity | 45 km/h (30 mph) (3-min) |
| Extremely severe cyclonic storm (IMD) | |
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| Duration | May 18 – May 29 |
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| Peak intensity | 195 km/h (120 mph) (3-min) 947 hPa (mbar) |
| Super cyclonic storm (IMD) | |
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| Duration | May 25 – May 29 |
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| Peak intensity | 240 km/h (150 mph) (3-min) 920 hPa (mbar) |
| Deep depression (IMD) | |
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| Duration | June 6 – June 8 |
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| Peak intensity | 55 km/h (35 mph) (3-min) 991 hPa (mbar) |
| Depression (IMD) | |
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| Duration | June 24 – June 26 |
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| Peak intensity | 45 km/h (30 mph) (3-min) 999 hPa (mbar) |
| Depression (IMD) | |
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| Duration | July 4 – July 6 |
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| Peak intensity | Winds not specified |
| Depression (IMD) | |
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| Duration | August 9 – August 14 |
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| Peak intensity | 45 km/h (30 mph) (3-min) 991 hPa (mbar) |
| Deep Depression (IMD) | |
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| Duration | August 9 – August 14 |
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| Peak intensity | 45 km/h (30 mph) (3-min) 990 hPa (mbar) |
| Deep depression (IMD) | |
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| Duration | September 25 – September 28 |
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| Peak intensity | 55 km/h (35 mph) (3-min) 996 hPa (mbar) |
The 1963 North Indian Ocean cyclone season had no bounds, but cyclones tend to form between April and December, with peaks in May and November. The season has no official bounds but cyclones tend to form between April and December. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northern Indian Ocean. There are two main seas in the North Indian Ocean—the Bay of Bengal to the east of the Indian subcontinent and the Arabian Sea to the west of India. The official Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre in this basin is the India Meteorological Department (IMD), while the Joint Typhoon Warning Center releases unofficial advisories. An average of four to six storms form in the North Indian Ocean every season with peaks in May and November. Cyclones occurring between the meridans 45°E and 100°E are included in the season by the IMD.
On May 24, a reconnaissance aircraft flew into the 19 km (12 mi) eye of the storm, encountering winds of 193 km/h (120 mph).
One of the strongest cyclones ever recorded in the Northern Indian Ocean. Had the lowest known pressure in the basin until 1977. Killed 11,520 people in East Pakistan.
Produced torrential rains over parts of eastern India, peaking at 910 mm (36 in) in Cherrapunji.
Heavy rains from the storm triggered severe flooding that killed at least 200 people.
At least 15 people were killed by flooding triggered by the depression in Orissa.
Some loss of life was reported in East Pakistan.
Significant damage and flooding took place in India, with some loss of life reported.
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