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2020 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).
Amphan Batters India, Bangladesh
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Amphan Batters India, Bangladesh

The first tropical cyclone of the 2020 season in the North Indian basin made landfall, delivering substantial storm surge to coastal areas.

Published May 20, 2020

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Tropical Cyclone Amphan
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Tropical Cyclone Amphan

Millions of people prepared to evacuate as the storm approached eastern India and Bangladesh.

Published May 19, 2020

Severe Storms Remote Sensing

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