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2005 North Indian Ocean cyclone season
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| Season summary map |
| First storm formed |
January 7, 2005 |
| Last storm dissipated |
December 22, 2005 |
| Strongest storm |
Baaz and Fanoos – 998 hPa (mbar), 85 km/h (50 mph) (3-minute sustained) |
| Deep depressions |
12 official, 2 unofficial |
| Cyclonic storms |
6 |
| Severe cyclonic storms |
4 |
| Total fatalities |
At least 1,227 direct, 4,000 missing |
| Total damage |
Unknown |
North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
The 2005 North Indian Ocean cyclone season was a period when tropical cyclones formed in the North Indian Ocean. This season lasted throughout the entire year of 2005. Most storms in this region usually happen between April and December.
The 2005 season had many cyclones. It was tied for the second busiest season ever. We don't know the total cost of damage. However, about 1,227 people sadly lost their lives because of these storms in 2005.
Understanding the 2005 Storms
This section tells you about the different storms that formed during the 2005 cyclone season. Each storm had its own path and impact.
Tropical Depression 01B
| Tropical depression (SSHS) |
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| Duration |
January 7 – January 10 |
| Intensity |
55 km/h (35 mph) (1-min), 1000 mbar (hPa) |
The first storm of the year was a tropical depression. It started on January 7. It moved north and passed close to Sri Lanka. This storm faded away on January 10.
Cyclonic Storm Hibaru
| Tropical storm (SSHS) |
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| Duration |
January 13 – January 17 |
| Intensity |
65 km/h (40 mph) (1-min), 1000 mbar (hPa) |
Cyclonic Storm Hibaru was the first storm of 2005 to get a name. It began on January 13. Hibaru traveled for a few days before it ended on January 17.
Deep Depression (July)
| Deep depression (IMD) |
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| Duration |
July 29 – July 31 |
| Intensity |
55 km/h (35 mph) (3-min), 988 mbar (hPa) |
This deep depression formed on July 29. It brought heavy rain to India. Sadly, this rain caused the deaths of almost 1,050 people. The deep depression ended on July 31.
Cyclonic Storm Pyarr
| Cyclonic storm (IMD) |
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| Duration |
September 17 – September 21 |
| Intensity |
75 km/h (45 mph) (3-min), 988 mbar (hPa) |
Cyclonic Storm Pyarr started as a depression on September 17. It grew stronger and became a tropical storm the next day. Pyarr reached land in India on September 19. It then died out on September 21. This cyclone caused at least 49 deaths.
Tropical Storm 03B
| Tropical storm (SSHS) |
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| Duration |
October 1 – October 3 |
| Intensity |
65 km/h (40 mph) (1-min), 994 mbar (hPa) |
This tropical storm began on October 1. It made landfall in India on October 2. The storm then ended on October 3. Luckily, no one was killed by this tropical storm.
Deep Depression (October 04B)
| Tropical storm (SSHS) |
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| Duration |
October 26 – October 29 |
| Intensity |
65 km/h (40 mph) (1-min), 998 mbar (hPa) |
This deep depression started on October 26. It reached land in India by October 29. The storm ended later that same day. About 100 people died because of this deep depression.
Cyclonic Storm Baaz
| Tropical storm (SSHS) |
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| Duration |
November 28 – December 2 |
| Intensity |
65 km/h (40 mph) (1-min), 998 mbar (hPa) |
Cyclonic Storm Baaz formed on November 28. It traveled across the Bay of Bengal. The storm ended on December 2, near India.
Cyclonic Storm Fanoos
| Tropical storm (SSHS) |
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| Duration |
December 6 – December 10 |
| Intensity |
110 km/h (70 mph) (1-min), 998 mbar (hPa) |
Cyclonic Storm Fanoos began on December 6. It moved west across the Bay of Bengal. Fanoos passed north of Sri Lanka and caused some damage there. Later, Fanoos made landfall in India before it ended on December 10.
Deep Depression (December 07B)
| Tropical storm (SSHS) |
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| Duration |
December 15 – December 22 |
| Intensity |
85 km/h (50 mph) (1-min), 1000 mbar (hPa) |
This deep depression started on December 15. It moved around in the Bay of Bengal for about a week. It also passed near Sri Lanka. The deep depression ended on December 22.
Other Smaller Storms
Besides the main storms, there were five other depressions.
- The first one started on June 21 and ended on June 22.
- The second began on June 27 and lasted until July 5. It caused about 34 deaths in India.
- The third started on September 12 and ended on September 16.
- The fourth began on September 14 and ended on September 16.
- The last depression started and ended on November 20.
Names of the 2005 Storms
Here are the four names used for the storms in the 2005 North Indian Ocean cyclone season:
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Satellite image of the January tropical depression
