![]() Hamoon near peak intensity while approaching Bangladesh on 24 October | |
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | October 21, 2023 |
Dissipated | October 25, 2023 |
Very severe cyclonic storm | |
3-minute sustained ( IMD) | |
Highest winds | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
Highest gusts | 140 km/h (85 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 984 hPa ( mbar); 29.06 inHg |
Category 2-equivalent tropical cyclone | |
1-minute sustained ( SSHWS/ JTWC) | |
Highest winds | 155 km/h (100 mph) |
Highest gusts | 175 km/h (110 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 978 hPa ( mbar); 28.88 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 17 |
Missing | 178 |
Damage | $567 million (2023 USD) |
Areas affected | Bangladesh, Myanmar, Northeast India |
Part of the 2023 North Indian Ocean cyclone season |
Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Hamoon [a] ( /hɑːˈmun/) was a relatively strong tropical cyclone that made landfall in Bangladesh. The fourth named storm of the 2023 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, Hamoon formed from a low-pressure area over the west-central Bay of Bengal on 21 October 2023. It suddenly strengthened, peaking at Category 2-equivalent intensity with winds of 155 km/h (100 mph) in terms of 1-minute sustained winds. Making landfall, Hamoon rapidly weakened once inland, bringing severe rainfall to Bangladesh before dissipating on 25 October.
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On 21 October, a low-pressure area was formed in the Bay of Bengal. On the same day, JTWC issued a TCFA and classified the disturbance as Tropical Depression 06B. Due to its favorable conditions, 06B intensified into a cyclonic storm, which granted the name Hamoon by the IMD. On 24 October, Hamoon intensified into a category 2-equivalent cyclone, reaching its peak intensity with sustained winds of 120 km/h (75 mph) and gusts of 140 km/h (85 mph). The storm landed on Cox's Bazar on the Bangladesh coast, bringing strong winds and intense rainfall into that area. [2] Hamoon dissipated over Myanmar on October 25 as it moved inland.
Cyclone Hamoon brought heavy rainfall and strong winds to coastal Bangladesh, with seventeen killed and many injured. [3]
The government has implemented comprehensive measures to evacuate 1.5 million people from vulnerable areas, relocating them to government shelters across 10 coastal districts in preparation for Cyclone Hamoon. [4] The Chittagong Port Authority has taken precautionary measures by dispatching 88 ships to the deep sea in order to safeguard against potential damages from Cyclone Hamoon. [5]
Volunteers from various organizations, including the Bangladesh Water Development Board, Fire Service, Red Crescent, and other volunteer groups, are prepared to handle the situation.[ citation needed] Additionally, the local administration has urged fishermen to seek safe shelter through loudspeakers, and launches have been instructed to anchor in secure positions.[ citation needed] The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) took the precautionary step of suspending the movement of all types of vessels in the Barisal division on Tuesday. [6] [7]
Several districts of Tamil Nadu are expected to experience heavy rainfall for the next two days as cyclonic storm Hamoon is anticipated to further intensify. A yellow warning has been issued for six districts in the state. [8]