1998 Gujarat cyclone

North Indian cyclone in 1998 September 2026 Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm ARB 02 TC Gujarat 1998.gif The cyclone at peak intensity before landfall on the Sindh-Gujarat border on 8 June. 4 June 1998 10 June 1998 90 958 105 1,173 (confirmed)4,000-10,000 (estimated) 1,774 3000000000 India and Pakistan 1998 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 1998 Gujarat cyclone (Joint Typhoon Warning Center designation: 03A; India Meteorological Department designation: ARB 02) was a catastrophic tropical cyclone that killed at least 1,000 people in India, mainly in the state of Gujarat in 1998. Meteorological history Cyclone 03A 1998 track.png On June 1, an area of low pressure developed over the Laccadive Islands. Two days later, the JTWC issued a TCFA for the system as it became better organized. Early on June 4, the JTWC issued its first advisory on Tropical Cyclone 03A.Joint Typhoon Warning Center World Meteorological Organization 1999 9 February 2009 Tropical Cyclone 03A Preliminary Report http://www.usno.navy.mil/NOOC/nmfc-ph/RSS/jtwc/atcr/1998atcr/pdf/03a.pdf PDF 7 June 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110607044854/http://www.usno.navy.mil/NOOC/nmfc-ph/RSS/jtwc/atcr/1998atcr/pdf/03a.pdf dead Around the same time, the IMD began monitoring the system as Depression ARB 02. Shortly after, the depression was upgraded to a deep depression and further strengthened into a cyclonic storm the following day.IMD Best Tracks Data ( 1990 - 2008 ) India Meteorological Department 2009 http://www.imd.gov.in/section/nhac/dynamic/bestpara.xls 16 July 2009 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130927080227/http://www.imd.gov.in/section/nhac/dynamic/bestpara.xls 27 September 2013 The small storm moved slowly towards the west and weakened as wind shear began to increase. The storm weakened below tropical storm intensity later that day and the initial final advisory was issued. However, the system redeveloped and advisories resumed the next day. The storm gradually intensified as it moved towards the northwest. Dvorak satellite intensity estimates on June 6 reached T4.0, corresponding to an intensity of 120 km/h mph on 5.Gary Padgett Typhoon 2000 14 July 1998 9 February 2009 Monthly Tropical Cyclone Summary for June 1998 http://www.typhoon2000.ph/jun98.txt 9 November 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211109120040/http://www.typhoon2000.ph/jun98.txt live The IMD also marked the increase in intensity, upgrading ARB 02 to a severe cyclonic storm. Around this time, the storm began to turn towards the north and accelerate due to an approaching mid-level trough. As the storm neared the Indian coastline, an eye developed and the storm strengthened into the equivalent of a major hurricane with winds reaching 185 km/h mph on 5. The IMD assessed the storm to be a very severe cyclonic storm at this time, with winds up to 165 km/h mph on 5 and a barometric pressure of 958 mbar (hPa). After slightly weakening early on June 9, 03A re-strengthened, attaining its peak intensity with winds of 195 km/h mph on 5. Then it made landfall near Porbandar in the Indian state of Gujarat between 01:00 and 02:00 UTC. The storm weakened following landfall and the JTWC issued their final advisory later that day. The IMD continued to monitor ARB 02 until June 10, by which time it had weakened to a depression before dissipating. Impact and aftermath thumb|right|Microwave image of the cyclonic storm Tropical Cyclone 03A brought a large storm surge of 4.9 m (16 ft) which devastated coastal communities and salt mines. An estimated 4,000 to 10,000 people were killed by the storm,Staff Writer Munich Re 1998 Natural Catastrophes: Top 10 http://www.munichre.com/en/press/press_releases/1998/1998_12_29_press_release.aspx 29 December 1998 8 December 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080210160122/http://www.munichre.com/en/press/press_releases/1998/1998_12_29_press_release.aspx 10 February 2008 https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/cyclone-vayu-gujarat-landfall-1998-kandla-destruction-1548051-2019-06-13 Cyclone Vayu spares Gujarat: 21 yrs ago, a cyclone rained death, killed thousands in state Rawat Mukesh 13 June 2019 India Today 14 June 2019 9 November 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211109141837/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/cyclone-vayu-gujarat-landfall-1998-kandla-destruction-1548051-2019-06-13 live many of whom were salt mine workers who did not own a radio and received little or no warning of the cyclone. The large loss of life was partially attributed to contractors who wanted to continue making profits and did not inform their workers of the approaching storm. According to the official figures, 1,173 people died and 1,774 people went missing. Also, the region had witnessed only 17 cyclones since 1890, all of which were weaker than 03A. As a result, its vulnerability was miscalculated by the local population and the disaster management administration.Early warning systems for natural disaster reduction Zschau Jochen Andreas N. Küppers 2003 Springer 978-3-540-67962-2 200 Power supply to numerous residences was lost due to the storms high winds.Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs United Nations 10 June 1998 9 February 2009 http://cidi.org/disaster/98a/0107.html India: Cyclone Situation Report No. 1 https://web.archive.org/web/20050316221915/http://cidi.org/disaster/98a/0107.html 16 March 2005 dead A microwave tower in Porbandar collapsed, causing widespread disruption in telecommunication.Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs United Nations 11 June 1998 9 February 2009 http://cidi.org/disaster/98a/0110.html India: Cyclone Situation Report No. 2 https://web.archive.org/web/20050316215654/http://cidi.org/disaster/98a/0110.html 16 March 2005 dead Hundreds of other power transmission towers also fell, causing an estimated loss of Rs 10 billion for the Gujarat Electricity Board.http://www.indianexpress.com/res/web/pIe/ie/daily/19980704/18550084.html Insurance companies lose Rs 1,300 crore in Gujarat cyclone Indian Express 3 July 1998 22 May 2009 https://archive.today/20090528135236/http://www.indianexpress.com/res/web/pIe/ie/daily/19980704/18550084.html 28 May 2009 live At least 893 people were injured by the storm and over 11,000 animals were killed. Over 162,000 structures were damaged or destroyed throughout the affected area and damages amounted to Rs. 120 billion (US$3 billion).Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs United Nations 19 June 1998 9 February 2009 http://cidi.org/disaster/98a/0119.html India: Cyclone Situation Report No. 4 https://web.archive.org/web/20050316214257/http://cidi.org/disaster/98a/0119.html 16 March 2005 dead In Kandla, the damages were estimated around 1855.33 c 1998. Over the next one month, insurance companies had lost approximately Rs. 13 billion (US$266.5 million). The remnants of the storm produced heavy rains over Pakistan which electrocuted 12 people. In the wake of the storm, the United States Government provided US$25,000 for rehabilitation of the affected population. The Government of Denmark also contributed $72,992 in funds for relief efforts.Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs ReliefWeb 3 March 1999 8 May 2009 India —Cyclone —June 1998 Contributions Report http://www.reliefweb.int/arfts/nd1998/ind981.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20060716165442/http://www.reliefweb.int/arfts/nd1998/ind981.htm 16 July 2006 dead The Gujarat government deployed approximately 330 medical teams to the affected areas. Local aid, amounting to Rs 1 billion (US$20.5 million) was provided to assist victims.http://cidi.org/disaster/98a/0119.html India: Cyclone Situation Report No. 4 Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs 19 June 1998 United Nations https://web.archive.org/web/20050316214257/http://www.cidi.org/disaster/98a/0119.html 16 March 2005 9 February 2009 See also Tropical cyclones List of Gujarat tropical cyclones 1888 Arabian Sea cyclone 1975 Porbandar cyclone 1998 North Indian Ocean cyclone season 1999 Pakistan cyclone Cyclone Nilofar Cyclone Vayu Cyclone Tauktae Cyclone Biparjoy References External links India Meteorological Department Category:Extremely severe cyclonic storms Gujarat Cyclone, 1998 Category:Tropical cyclones in Pakistan Category:1990s in Gujarat Category:Disasters in Gujarat