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2019 Cyclone Season in the Northern Indian Ocean

Cyclones tend to form between April and December, fueled by changing seasons (in the west) and the monsoon (in the east).
Spate of Cyclones in the North Indian Ocean
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Spate of Cyclones in the North Indian Ocean

A series of strong tropical cyclones spun up this year in an area that typically doesn’t see many.

Published Nov 6, 2019

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Cyclone Hikaa Hits Oman
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Cyclone Hikaa Hits Oman

The storm reached the coast of the Arabian Peninsula with maximum winds between 120-130 kilometers per hour.

Published Sep 24, 2019

Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Water Severe Storms

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