tropical cyclones monitoring relevant to India, integrated into the geographic system of EarthSentra.
Tropical cyclones in India: monitoring and official sources
Applicable integrated sources: GDACS.
tropical cyclones map for India
Observed position and track, not a forecast. Proximity does not equal impact or a territorial warning; check the responsible meteorological authority.
Tropical cyclones activity near India today
Use the global monitor to view official positions, observed tracks and the latest tropical cyclones bulletins received by GDE. View hurricanes and cyclones today.
Historical tropical cyclones in India
A selection of high-intensity cyclones documented in the historical archive and geographically related to the India region. The archive shows 34 systems in this mode.
The hub highlights systems with documented maximum winds of at least 96 kt. Geographic relation does not mean impact: best-track positions inside the region do not prove landfall, damage or territorial impact. Records before 1950 require additional caution.
Recent seasons in the archive: 2023 (1) · 2021 (1) · 2020 (1) · 2019 (3) · 2014 (1) · 2013 (1) · 2010 (1) · 2007 (2) · 2006 (2) · 2001 (1)
Full archive: 34 related systems
| Season | System | Period | Max wind | Min pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 1995-11-18 → 1995-11-25 | 105 kt | 956 hPa |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 1994-04-26 → 1994-05-03 | 118 kt | 940 hPa |
| 1992 | FORREST | 1992-11-08 → 1992-11-22 | 123 kt | 950 hPa |
| 1991 | UNNAMED | 1991-04-22 → 1991-04-30 | 138 kt | 918 hPa |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 1990-05-03 → 1990-05-11 | 127 kt | 920 hPa |
| 1989 | GAY | 1989-10-31 → 1989-11-10 | 140 kt | 960 hPa |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 1989-05-23 → 1989-05-27 | 115 kt | — |
| 1988 | UNNAMED | 1988-11-21 → 1988-11-30 | 115 kt | — |
| 1984 | UNNAMED | 1984-11-27 → 1984-12-08 | 115 kt | — |
| 1984 | UNNAMED | 1984-11-09 → 1984-11-15 | 115 kt | — |
| 1982 | UNNAMED | 1982-04-30 → 1982-05-05 | 117 kt | — |
| 1979 | HOPE | 1979-07-24 → 1979-08-10 | 130 kt | 900 hPa |
| 1977 | UNNAMED | 1977-11-09 → 1977-11-23 | 110 kt | — |
| 1977 | UNNAMED | 1977-11-14 → 1977-11-20 | 110 kt | — |
Historical source: NOAA/NCEI IBTrACS v04r01. Current operational NHC/JMA/GDACS data remains separate.
Tropical cyclone exposure in India
Cyclones in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea may affect different coasts of India. Storm surge and intense rainfall can be major hazards in low-lying coastal districts. Local risk depends on storm track, terrain, rainfall, coastal elevation and the vulnerability of settlements, not only the cyclone’s wind category.
Using the storm monitor
Review the storm location, advisory time and latest forecast information shown by EarthSentra’s connected sources. Forecast positions may change and should never be treated as a precise route. An empty list of active cyclones does not guarantee the absence of dangerous weather.
Where to find authoritative warnings
Consult the national meteorological service and responsible disaster management agencies for local alerts, rainfall forecasts and evacuation instructions. Official warnings take priority over this informational portal, especially where flooding and storm surge are concerns.
Regional context and historical data
Use the worldwide tropical cyclone monitor to compare active systems. The World Meteorological Organization describes the regional arrangements for official cyclone advisories. Historical storm records describe past conditions rather than a current emergency.