Cyclone Nisha (2008)
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Cyclonic Storm Nisha (IMD designation: BOB 07, JTWC designation: 06B) was a fairly weak but catastrophic tropical cyclone that struck Sri Lanka, and India which killed over 200. It was the ninth tropical cyclone of the 2008 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, and the seventh tropical cyclone in the Bay of Bengal that year.
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Meteorological history | |
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Formed | 25 November 2008 (25 November 2008) |
Dissipated | 29 November 2008 (29 November 2008) |
Cyclonic storm | |
3-minute sustained (IMD) | |
Highest winds | 85 km/h (50 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 996 hPa (mbar); 29.41 inHg |
Tropical storm | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
Highest winds | 100 km/h (65 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 985 hPa (mbar); 29.09 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 204 |
Damage | $800 million (2008 USD) |
Areas affected | Sri Lanka, India |
IBTrACS | |
Part of the 2008 North Indian Ocean cyclone season |
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