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Cyclone Hamoon
North Indian Ocean cyclone in 2023 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Hamoon[lower-alpha 1] (/hɑːˈmun/) was a relatively strong tropical cyclone that made landfall in Bangladesh. The fourth named storm of the 2023 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, Hamoon formed from a low-pressure area over the west-central Bay of Bengal on 21 October 2023. It suddenly strengthened, peaking at Category 2-equivalent intensity with winds of 155 km/h (100 mph) in terms of 1-minute sustained winds. Making landfall, Hamoon rapidly weakened once inland, bringing severe rainfall to Bangladesh before dissipating on 25 October.
Quick Facts Meteorological history, Formed ...
![]() Hamoon near peak intensity while approaching Bangladesh on 24 October | |
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | October 21, 2023 |
Dissipated | October 25, 2023 |
Very severe cyclonic storm | |
3-minute sustained (IMD) | |
Highest winds | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
Highest gusts | 140 km/h (85 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 984 hPa (mbar); 29.06 inHg |
Category 2-equivalent tropical cyclone | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
Highest winds | 155 km/h (100 mph) |
Highest gusts | 175 km/h (110 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 978 hPa (mbar); 28.88 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 17 |
Missing | 178 |
Damage | $567 million (2023 USD) |
Areas affected | Bangladesh, Myanmar, Northeast India |
Part of the 2023 North Indian Ocean cyclone season |
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