2024 Cyclones in the Indian Ocean

Though storms in the basin rarely reach the same strength as those in the Atlantic or Pacific, they often hit populations that are more exposed and vulnerable to storm damage.
Cyclone-Damaged Mayotte
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Cyclone-Damaged Mayotte

Lush green hillsides turned brown after Cyclone Chido hit the islands in December 2024.

Published Jan 6, 2025

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Cyclone Chido Pummels Mayotte
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Cyclone Chido Pummels Mayotte

Fueled by warm water in the Indian Ocean, the tropical cyclone caused widespread damage on the small archipelago.

Published Dec 16, 2024

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Tropical Cyclone Filipo
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Tropical Cyclone Filipo

The storm dropped a substantial amount of rain as it moved across Mozambique.

Published Mar 12, 2024

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Tropical Cyclone Belal
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Tropical Cyclone Belal

Réunion and Mauritius, islands in the southwest Indian Ocean, were lashed by the basin’s strongest storm system so far in the 2023–2024 season.

Published Jan 16, 2024

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