2000 Sri Lanka cyclone
The 2000 Sri Lanka cyclone (IMD designation: BOB 06 JTWC designation: 04B) was the strongest tropical cyclone to hit Sri Lanka since 1978.[1] It is the fourth tropical storm and the second very dangerous storm in the 2000 North Indian Ocean cyclone season. It formed from an area of disturbed weather in the Bay of Bengal on December 25, 2000.[2] It moved west, and quickly became very strong under conditions that were liked by the cyclone.[3] It got to a top wind speed of 75 mph (121 km/h). The cyclone hit east Sri Lanka at the highest strength, then became weak slightly while crossing the island. It ended in on 28 December. The storm closed into a low stage later, before joining with a trough on the next day.[4]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Gary Padgett (2001). "December 2000 Global Tropical Cyclone Summary". Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved January 4, 2007.
- ↑ India Meteorological Department (2001). "Summary for Tropical Cyclones in the RSMC New Delhi Area of Responsibility" (PDF). World Meteorological Organization. Archived (PDF) from the original on February 25, 2009. Retrieved May 25, 2008.
- ↑ Vijitha Silva (2001). "Cyclone wreaks havoc across northern Sri Lanka". World Socialist Web Site. Archived from the original on December 15, 2006. Retrieved January 4, 2007.
- ↑ Cynthia Long (2000). "Thousands homeless in cyclone-battered Sri Lanka". DisasterRelief. Archived from the original on January 9, 2005. Retrieved October 25, 2007.