1993 North Indian Ocean cyclone season

1993 North Indian Ocean cyclone season
Season summary map
First system formed June 17, 1993
Last system dissipated December 20, 1993
Strongest storm1 BOB 03 – 968 hPa (mbar), 165 km/h (105 mph) (3-minute sustained)
Depressions 5
Deep depressions 4
Cyclonic storms 2
Severe cyclonic storms 2
Very severe cyclonic storms 2
Total fatalities Unknown
Total damage Unknown
1Strongest storm is determined by lowest pressure
North Indian Ocean tropical cyclone seasons
1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995

The 1993 North Indian Ocean cyclone season was the period in which tropical cyclones formed within the north Indian ocean. The season has no official bounds but cyclones tend to form within this basin between April and December. 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.

Season summary

A below average total of five cyclonic disturbances were monitored during 1993, by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), compared to an average of fifteen.[nb 1]

Storms

Deep Depression

Deep depression (IMD)
Counterclockwise vortex
Duration June 17 – June 19
Peak intensity 55 km/h (35 mph) (3-min)  1001 hPa (mbar)

Depression ARB 01

Deep depression (IMD)
Counterclockwise vortex
Duration June 17 – June 19
Peak intensity 55 km/h (35 mph) (3-min)  1001 hPa (mbar)

Very Severe Cyclonic Storm ARB 02

Very severe cyclonic storm (IMD)
Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
Duration November 8 – November 16
Peak intensity 120 km/h (75 mph) (3-min)  986 hPa (mbar)

On November 5, an area of convection organized into a tropical depression southwest of the southern tip of India. After moving towards the coast, it turned to the west, finally becoming a tropical storm on the 12th when it reached a favorable environment. After attaining cyclone strength on the 13th, it reached a peak of 90 mph winds. High vertical shear caused it to dissipate on the 16th over open waters.

A category 1 hurricane, it weakened over the sea near Sindh border due to high wind shear. However it caused massive rainfall and flooding in Karachi, Pakistan but Thatta and Badin districts were the worst affected where the cyclone killed 609 people and displaced some 200,000 others.[1][2]

Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm BOB 03

Extremely severe cyclonic storm (IMD)
Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
Duration December 1 (entered basin) – December 4
Peak intensity 165 km/h (105 mph) (3-min)  968 hPa (mbar)

A disturbance over the South China Sea developed into a tropical depression on November 27. It crossed the Malay Peninsula, slowly organizing into a tropical storm on the 1st. The storm continued westward, became a cyclone on the 3rd, and hit eastern India on the 4th. Cyclone Two weakened as it crossed the country, and dissipated on the 5th over the Arabian Sea.

Deep Depression BOB 04

Deep depression (IMD)
Duration December 19 (Entered basin on Dec. 16) – December 20
Peak intensity 55 km/h (35 mph) (3-min)  1006 hPa (mbar)

On December 16, the remnant low of Typhoon Manny entered the Indian Ocean. The weak low pressure area regenerated into Deep Depression BOB 04.

Season effects

Name Dates active Peak classification Sustained
wind speeds
Pressure Land areas affected Damage
(USD)
Deaths Refs
ARB 01/02 November 8 – 16 Very Severe Cyclonic Storm 120 km/h (75 mph) 986 hPa (29.12 inHg) India, Pakistan
BOB 03 December 1 – 4 Very Severe Cyclonic Storm 165 km/h (105 mph) 968 hPa (28.58 inHg) India $100 million 61
BOB 04 December 19 – 20 Deep Depression 55 km/h (35 mph) 1006 hPa (29.71 inHg) None None None
Season Aggregates
3 Depressions November 8 – December 20 165 km/h (105 mph) 968 hPa (28.59 inHg) >$100 million 61

Notes

  1. On average fifteen cyclonic disturbances develop during the year.

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