| 1992 North Indian Ocean cyclone season | |
|---|---|
 Season summary map | |
| Seasonal boundaries | |
| First system formed | May 16, 1992 |
| Last system dissipated | December 24, 1992 |
| Strongest storm | |
| Name | Forrest |
| • Maximum winds | 185 km/h (115 mph) (3-minute sustained) |
| • Lowest pressure | 952 hPa (mbar) |
| Seasonal statistics | |
| Depressions | 13 |
| Deep depressions | 11 |
| Cyclonic storms | 7 |
| Severe cyclonic storms | 2 |
| Very severe cyclonic storms | 1 |
| Extremely severe cyclonic storms | 1 |
| Super cyclonic storms | 0 |
| Total fatalities | 400–949 total |
| Total damage | At least $69 million (1992 USD) |
| Related articles | |
The 1992 North Indian Ocean cyclone season was unofficially the most active year on record for the basin, with 10 tropical storms developing, according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC).[1] There are two main seas in the North Indian Ocean – the Bay of Bengal to the east of the Indian subcontinent – and the Arabian Sea to the west of India. The official Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre in this basin is the India Meteorological Department (IMD), while the JTWC releases unofficial advisories. An average of four to six storms form in the North Indian Ocean every season with peaks in May and November.[2] Cyclones occurring between the meridians 45°E and 100°E are included in the season by the IMD.[3]
Overall, there was a total of 12 depressions, of which 7 became cyclonic storms, and 1 further strengthened to a very severe cyclonic storm.[4] These totals were slightly above the long-term average of 5.4 cyclonic storms for the basin.[5] In contrast to this, the JTWC reported record-breaking activity with 13 tropical cyclones, 11 of which became tropical storms. This included record activity in the months of October and November, each having three storms, while July saw its first system on record.[1] The first storm of the year was Cyclonic Storm BOB 01 which formed on May 16 while the last was Deep Depression ARB 04 which dissipated over Somalia on December 24. The most intense was Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Forrest, which attained peak three-minute sustained winds of 185 km/h (115 mph).[4] Severe Cyclonic Storm BOB 07 proved to be the deadliest and most destructive of the year, claiming 263–423 lives across southern India and leaving $69 million in damage. Collectively, the season's storms killed at least 400 people and left another 549 missing.
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- ^ Report on Cyclonic Disturbances Over the North Indian During 2008 (Report). India Meteorological Department. January 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 29, 2009. Retrieved May 28, 2014.
- ^ a b "IMD Best track data 1982-2022" (xls). India Meteorological Department. A guide on how to read the database is available here.
- ^ "What are the average, most, and least tropical cyclones occurring in this basin?". Frequently Asked Questions on Tropical Cyclones (Report). India Meteorological Department. Archived from the original on May 21, 2015. Retrieved May 28, 2014.