Quick facts for kids
2006 North Indian Ocean cyclone season
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| Season summary map |
| First storm formed |
January 13, 2006 |
| Last storm dissipated |
October 30, 2006 |
| Strongest storm |
Mala – 954 hPa (mbar), 185 km/h (115 mph) (3-minute sustained) |
| Deep depressions |
12 |
| Cyclonic storms |
6 |
| Severe cyclonic storms |
3 |
| Total fatalities |
192 |
| Total damage |
Unknown |
North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
The 2006 North Indian Ocean cyclone season was a period when tropical cyclones formed in the North Indian Ocean. This area includes the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. Even though most storms happen between April and December, this season ran through all of 2006.
This was a special year because it was the first time cyclones in this part of the world were given names! These powerful storms caused about $6.7 million in damage. Sadly, around 192 people lost their lives because of these cyclones in 2006.
Storms of 2006
Deep Depression ARB 01
| Tropical storm (SSHS) |
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| Duration |
January 13 – January 14 |
| Intensity |
85 km/h (50 mph) (1-min), 1004 mbar (hPa) |
Deep Depression ARB 01, also called Tropical Cyclone 01A, started on January 13. It formed south of India. This storm was not very strong and it ended the very next day.
Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Mala
| Category 4 tropical cyclone (SSHS) |
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| Duration |
April 25 – April 29 |
| Intensity |
220 km/h (140 mph) (1-min), 954 mbar (hPa) |
Cyclone Mala began as Tropical Cyclone 02B on April 25. It quickly grew into a Cyclonic Storm later that day. Mala moved northeast and became a very severe cyclonic storm.
On April 29, Mala hit land in Myanmar with winds of about 115 miles per hour. The cyclone weakened and disappeared over Myanmar later that day. Cyclone Mala caused the deaths of about 22 people.
Deep Depression BOB 02
| Tropical storm (SSHS) |
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| Duration |
July 2 – July 5 |
| Intensity |
65 km/h (40 mph) (1-min), 982 mbar (hPa) |
Tropical Cyclone 02 started on July 2 near India. It moved onto land in India later that same day. This storm lasted for a few days, finally ending on July 5.
Deep Depressions in August
| Deep depression (IMD) |
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| Duration |
August 2 – August 5 |
| Intensity |
55 km/h (35 mph) (3-min), 986 mbar (hPa) |
| Depression (IMD) |
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| Duration |
August 12 – August 13 |
| Intensity |
45 km/h (30 mph) (3-min), 992 mbar (hPa) |
| Depression (IMD) |
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| Duration |
August 16 – August 18 |
| Intensity |
45 km/h (30 mph) (3-min), 988 mbar (hPa) |
| Depression (IMD) |
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| Duration |
August 29 – September 1 |
| Intensity |
45 km/h (30 mph) (3-min), 990 mbar (hPa) |
August saw several short-lived deep depressions. Tropical Cyclone 03 started on August 2 and ended on August 5. The fifth depression of 2006 formed on August 12 and lasted only one day, ending on August 13. Another depression lasted from August 16 to August 18. Finally, a depression started on August 29 and ended on September 1.
Depression BOB 07
| Depression (IMD) |
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| Duration |
September 3 – September 4 |
| Intensity |
45 km/h (30 mph) (3-min), 992 mbar (hPa) |
Depression BOB 07 formed on September 3. It was a short-lived storm, ending by the next day.
Depression BOB 08
| Depression (IMD) |
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| Duration |
September 21 – September 24 |
| Intensity |
45 km/h (30 mph) (3-min), 996 mbar (hPa) |
This depression started on September 21. It later moved onto land near the border between India and Bangladesh. This storm was very serious, causing the deaths of about 170 people before it ended on September 24.
Severe Cyclonic Storm Mukda
| Tropical storm (SSHS) |
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| Duration |
September 21 – September 24 |
| Intensity |
110 km/h (70 mph) (1-min), 988 mbar (hPa) |
Mukda started in the Arabian Sea on September 21. Over the next few days, it grew into a strong tropical storm. Mukda ended on September 24.
Depression BOB 09
| Tropical storm (SSHS) |
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| Duration |
September 28 – September 30 |
| Intensity |
65 km/h (40 mph) (1-min), 1002 mbar (hPa) |
This depression formed on September 28. On September 29, it made landfall in India. The cyclone ended the next day while still over India.
Cyclonic Storm Ogni
| Tropical storm (SSHS) |
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| Duration |
October 29 – October 30 |
| Intensity |
100 km/h (65 mph) (1-min), 988 mbar (hPa) |
Ogni was the last cyclone of the season. It started on October 29 as a deep depression. It moved very slowly and eventually made landfall in India. Cyclonic Storm Ogni ended on October 30. This storm caused the deaths of at least 35 people.
Storm Names Used
These three names were used for storms during the 2006 North Indian Ocean cyclone season:
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Images for kids
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A deep depression off the coast of Odisha in August
