Severe Cyclonic Storm Mandous[a] (/mændəs/) was the third cyclonic storm, as well as the third most intense tropical cyclone of the 2022 North Indian Ocean cyclone season. The remnants of the system later regenerated into Deep Depression ARB 03 in the Arabian Sea. The system struck the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as well as South India.
 Cyclone Mandous at peak intensity prior to landfall on December 09 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| as Severe Cyclonic Storm Mandous | |
| Formed | December 6, 2022 |
| Dissipated | December 10, 2022 |
| Severe cyclonic storm | |
| 3-minute sustained (IMD) | |
| Highest winds | 95 km/h (60 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 990 hPa (mbar); 29.23 inHg |
| Tropical storm | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
| Highest winds | 100 km/h (65 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 990 hPa (mbar); 29.23 inHg |
| Meteorological history | |
| as Deep Depression ARB 03 | |
| Formed | December 14, 2022 |
| Dissipated | December 17, 2022 |
| Deep depression | |
| 3-minute sustained (IMD) | |
| Highest winds | 55 km/h (35 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 1000 hPa (mbar); 29.53 inHg |
| Tropical storm | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
| Highest winds | 95 km/h (60 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 994 hPa (mbar); 29.35 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 9 |
| Damage | $550,000 (2022 USD) |
| Areas affected | Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Sri Lanka |
| [1][2][3] | |
Part of the 2022 North Indian Ocean cyclone season | |
Meteorological history
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Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
Unknown
Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depressionThis section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (December 2022) |
Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
Unknown
Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depressionThe Indian Meteorological Department issued a bulletin stating that a tropical depression had formed in the Bay of Bengal and was designated BOB 09.[5] The JTWC, released a TCFA on the system, stating that it could intensify further, because of very warm waters and low to moderate wind shear, designating it Invest 96B.[6] A day later, both the JTWC and IMD classified this low pressure as a "cyclonic storm" and it was named Mandous.[7][8] Mandous continued tracking westward, and later, attaining wind speeds of 65 mph (105 km/h; 56 kn), strengthened into a Severe Cyclonic Storm.[9][10] As it continued tracking westward, land interaction caused in to fall to Cyclonic Storm intensity. It later made landfall around Chennai, India as a Deep Depression. It fell to Depression intensity, and later degenerated into a remnant low.[11]
Regeneration
editOn December 14, the remnants of Cyclone Mandous regenerated into a depression in the Arabian Sea, and it was called ARB 03.[12] The Joint Typhoon Warning Center dubbed it as Invest 97A. Although forecasted to quickly degenerate into a remnant low, ARB 03 intensified into a Deep Depression, according to the Indian Meteorological Department,[13] and the JTWC dubbed it as Cyclone 07A. After reaching peak intensity, the Low-Level Circulation detached from the associated convection, and wind shear increased, starting a weakening trend. It weakened into a low pressure area at 12:00 UTC on December 17.
Preparations
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In Puducherry and Karikal, colleges and schools were closed in anticipation of the storm.[14]
Impact
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Cyclone Mandous had a notable impact on several regions, particularly in southern India and Sri Lanka. In Chennai, approximately 200 trees were uprooted due to strong winds and heavy rainfall, causing disruptions to transportation and daily activities.[15] Power outages were reported in some areas, and local authorities worked to clear the debris and restore services.
In Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, the cyclone resulted in damage amounting to ₹45 million (US$550,000).[16] The storm caused damage to infrastructure, crops, and property, affecting the local economy.
In Tamil Nadu, four fatalities were reported due to heavy rains and flooding. Several districts experienced widespread rainfall, leading to flooding and property damage. Emergency services were deployed to provide relief and assistance.
Off the coast of Sri Lanka, five fishermen went missing during the cyclone, prompting search and rescue operations. The storm also caused disruptions to fishing activities and damage to boats along the coastal areas.[17][18]
Overall, Cyclone Mandous had a significant impact on infrastructure, agriculture, and communities in the affected regions, with local authorities working to mitigate the damage and provide assistance.
See also
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Notes
edit- ^ The name was provided by United Arab Emirates, which means treasure box in Arabic.[4]
References
edit- ^ Tracks of Cyclones and Depressions for the period of Jan-Dec 2022 (PDF) (Report). India Meteorological Department. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ "Trackfile of 06B.MANDOUS". U.S. Naval Research Laboratory. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ "Trackfile of 07A.SEVEN". U.S. Naval Research Laboratory. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ "Who named cyclonic storm Mandous and what it means | Details". India Today. Retrieved 2022-12-08.
- ^ "Tropical weather outlook of the bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea 06 December 2022". Indian Meteorological Department. 6 December 2022. Archived from the original on 7 December 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ "Current Northwest Pacific/North Indian Ocean Tropical Systems Tropical Cyclone Formation Alert WTIO21 Issued at 06/0800Z". JTWC. 6 December 2022. Archived from the original on 7 December 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ "Tropical cyclone 05B (Mandous) #Warning 01 Issued 07/2100Z". JTWC. 7 December 2022. Archived from the original on 8 December 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ "Tropical weather outlook of the bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea 08 December 2022". Indian Meteorological Department. 8 December 2022. Archived from the original on 8 December 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ "Tropical weather outlook Warning 09 of the bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea severe cyclonic storm Mandous 08 December 2022 18:00 UTC". Indian Meteorological Department. 8 December 2022. Archived from the original on 9 December 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- ^ "Tropical Cyclone 06B (Mandous) Prognostic resoaning Warning #05 Issued at 08/2100Z". JTWC. 8 December 2022. Archived from the original on 8 December 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ https://mausam.imd.gov.in/backend/assets/cyclone_pdf/28__National_Bulletin_20221210_1200.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "ARB 03 2022- Special tropical weather outlook 1" (PDF). 14 December 2022.
- ^ "ARB 03 2022- Special tropical weather outlook 2" (PDF). 15 December 2022.
- ^ "Cyclone Mandous Live updates: Schools and colleges to be closed on Friday in Puducherry and Karaikal". The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-12-08.
- ^ "4 Dead, Blackouts, Waterlogging in Tamil Nadu Hit by Cyclone: 10 Facts".
- ^ "Cyclone Mandous: damage in Anantapur put at ₹4.5 crore". The Hindu. 2022-12-14. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ^ "At least four killed as Cyclone Mandous hits southern Indian state". Reuters. 2022-12-11. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ^ IANS. "5 SL fishermen missing after cyclone Mandous". DT next. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
External links
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- JTWC Best Track Data of Tropical Cyclone 06B (Mandous)
- JTWC Best Track Data of Tropical Cyclone 07A (Seven)
- 06B.MANDOUS from the United States Naval Research Laboratory
- 07A.SEVEN from the United States Naval Research Laboratory