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1977–78 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season

The 1977–78 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season was an above average cyclone season. The season officially ran from November 1, 1977, to April 30, 1978.

1977–78 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season
Season summary map
Seasonal boundaries
First system formedNovember 18, 1977
Last system dissipatedMarch 23, 1978
Strongest storm
NameAurore
 • Maximum winds170 km/h (105 mph)
(10-minute sustained)
 • Lowest pressure927 hPa (mbar)
Seasonal statistics
Total depressions14
Total storms12
Tropical cyclones2
Intense tropical cyclones1
Total fatalities2
Total damageUnknown
Related articles
South-West Indian Ocean tropical cyclone seasons
1975–76, 1976–77, 1977–78, 1978–79, 1979–80

Systems

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Tropical cyclone scales#Comparisons across basins

Intense Tropical Cyclone Aurore

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Intense tropical cyclone (MFR)
Category 4 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
DurationNovember 18 – November 29
Peak intensity175 km/h (110 mph) (10-min);
927 hPa (mbar)

Moderate Tropical Storm Babette

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Moderate tropical storm (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
DurationDecember 3 – December 8
Peak intensity65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min);
991 hPa (mbar)

Moderate Tropical Storm Sam–Celimene

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Moderate tropical storm (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
DurationDecember 21 (Entered basin) – December 23
Peak intensity65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min);
991 hPa (mbar)

Tropical Depression Dulcinee

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Tropical depression (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
DurationDecember 26 – December 28
Peak intensity50 km/h (30 mph) (10-min);
997 hPa (mbar)

Moderate Tropical Storm Esther

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Moderate tropical storm (MFR)
Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
DurationDecember 28 – January 2
Peak intensity80 km/h (50 mph) (10-min);
984 hPa (mbar)

Tropical Cyclone Fleur

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Tropical cyclone (MFR)
Category 3 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
DurationJanuary 16 – January 23
Peak intensity150 km/h (95 mph) (10-min);
941 hPa (mbar)

Cyclone Fleur passed just east of Mauritius on January 20, producing wind gusts of 145 km/h (90 mph), which damaged crops. Heavy rainfall occurred on neighboring Réunion, reaching 442 mm (17.4 in) at Foc Foc.[1][2][3]

Moderate Tropical Storm Huberte

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Moderate tropical storm (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
DurationJanuary 26 – February 1
Peak intensity65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min);
991 hPa (mbar)

The storm passed near Rodrigues.[4]

Moderate Tropical Storm Georgia

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Moderate tropical storm (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
DurationJanuary 27 – February 5
Peak intensity65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min);
991 hPa (mbar)

Severe Tropical Storm Irena

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Severe tropical storm (MFR)
Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
DurationFebruary 7 – February 14
Peak intensity95 km/h (60 mph) (10-min);
976 hPa (mbar)

Moderate Tropical Storm Jacqueline

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Moderate tropical storm (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
DurationFebruary 12 – February 21
Peak intensity65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min);
991 hPa (mbar)

Moderate Tropical Storm Kiki

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Moderate tropical storm (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
DurationMarch 4 – March 12
Peak intensity65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min);
991 hPa (mbar)

On March 7, Kiki reformed near Mauritius and latter passed just southeast of Réunion. Rainfall reached 275.5 mm (10.85 in), which flooded coastal roads, damaged bridges, and killed two people.[5]

Tropical Depression Lucie

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Tropical depression (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
DurationMarch 14 – March 18
Peak intensity50 km/h (30 mph) (10-min);
997 hPa (mbar)

Moderate Tropical Storm Marylou

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Moderate tropical storm (MFR)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
DurationMarch 15 – March 19
Peak intensity65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min);
991 hPa (mbar)

Severe Tropical Storm Nadine

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Severe tropical storm (MFR)
Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
DurationMarch 18 – March 23
Peak intensity95 km/h (60 mph) (10-min);
976 hPa (mbar)

See also

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  • Atlantic hurricane seasons: 1977, 1978
  • Eastern Pacific hurricane seasons: 1977, 1978
  • Western Pacific typhoon seasons: 1977, 1978
  • North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons: 1977, 1978

References

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  1. ^ "List of Historical Cyclones". Mauritius Meteorological Services. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
  2. ^ Quarterly Review January-March 1978 (PDF) (Report). Vol. X. Bank of Mauritius. p. 7. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  3. ^ Hurricane Fleur, 16-23 January. National Climatic Data Center (Report). Global tropical/extratropical cyclone climatic atlas. 1996. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  4. ^ Tropical Storm Huberte, 26-31 January. National Climatic Data Center (Report). Global tropical/extratropical cyclone climatic atlas. 1996. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  5. ^ Tropical Storm Kiki, 4-9 March. National Climatic Data Center (Report). Global tropical/extratropical cyclone climatic atlas. 1996. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
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