1969–70 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season
| 1969–70 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season | |
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Season summary map
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| First system formed | August 19, 1969 |
| Last system dissipated | April 1, 1970 |
| Seasonal statistics | |
| Total depressions | 13 |
| Total storms | 13 |
| Tropical cyclones | 8 |
| Total fatalities | 30 |
| Total damage | Unknown |
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| Severe tropical storm (MFR) | |
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| Duration | August 19 – August 22 |
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| Peak intensity | 100 km/h (65 mph) (10-min) |
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| Duration | October 7 – October 15 |
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| Peak intensity | 130 km/h (80 mph) (10-min) |
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| Duration | November 11 – November 21 |
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| Peak intensity | 95 km/h (60 mph) (10-min) |
| Moderate tropical storm (MFR) | |
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| Duration | December 29 – January 1 |
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| Peak intensity | 65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min) |
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| Duration | January 7 (entered basin) – January 17 |
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| Peak intensity | 130 km/h (80 mph) (10-min) |
| Moderate tropical storm (MFR) | |
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| Duration | January 7 – February 11 |
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| Peak intensity | 65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min) |
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| Duration | January 10 – January 19 |
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| Peak intensity | 120 km/h (75 mph) (10-min) |
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| Duration | January 22 – January 27 |
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| Peak intensity | 120 km/h (75 mph) (10-min) |
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| Duration | February 2 – February 15 |
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| Peak intensity | 120 km/h (75 mph) (10-min) |
The 1969–70 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season was an active cyclone season.
Aline existed from August 19 to August 22.
October 7 to October 15.
26 deaths in Comoros and Mozambique.
Delphine existed from December 29 to January 1.
This system entered the basin on January 7 and dissipated on January 17.
The storm struck western Madagascar, bringing rainfall.
Four deaths in Madagascar due to flooding.
One death on Reunion.
Iseult existed from February 2 to February 15.
It was named Josephine in its formative stages due to being in what was considered the Australian basin at the time.
Katia existed from March 16 to March 26.
Louise existed from March 20 to April 1.
Michelle entered the basin on March 24 and dissipated on March 30.
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