1998 Andhra Pradesh cyclone

North Indian Ocean cyclone in 1998 Deep Depression BOB 03 BOB 03 1998-10-14 0911Z.png The cyclone near peak intensity. October 13, 1998 October 15, 1998 30 998 101 1998 INR 6000000000 India 1998287N16083 1998 North Indian Ocean cyclone season The 1998 Andhra Pradesh cyclone was a weak but deadly tropical depression which impacted India, especially the state of Andhra Pradesh, in October 1998. The eighth depression and seventh deep depression of the 1998 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, BOB 03 developed from a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal on October 13. The next day, it made landfall near peak intensity. Rapidly weakening once inland, the depression dissipated the next day. Meteorological history BOB-03 1998 track.png On October 13, a low-pressure area spawned in the monsoonal shear zone over the Bay of Bengal on October 13.February 1999 IMD TCR 1998 https://rsmcnewdelhi.imd.gov.in/uploads/report/27/27_01a386_35_872370_1998.pdf India Meteorological Department 40–44 2024-01-14 2022-11-27 https://web.archive.org/web/20221127130551/https://rsmcnewdelhi.imd.gov.in/uploads/report/27/27_01a386_35_872370_1998.pdf bot: unknown Later that day, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) began monitoring the low off the eastern coast of India, designating it as BOB 03 since it was in the Bay of Bengal. On 18:00 UTC that day, BOB 03 would intensify into a deep depression, peaking with 3-minute sustained winds of 35 mph km/h on. On 16:00 UTC the next day, it would make landfall near Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh.Gary Padgett November 29, 1998 Monthly Tropical Cyclone Tracks for October 1998 http://www.typhoon2000.ph/oct98tks.txt February 9, 2009 Typhoon 2000 Once inland, BOB 03 would rapidly weaken, weakening into a depression two hours later. The system would be last noted by the IMD on 00:00 UTC on October 15, dissipating around that time.Gary Padgett November 29, 1998 Monthly Tropical Cyclone Summary for October 1998 http://www.typhoon2000.ph/oct98.txt February 9, 2009 Typhoon 2000 Preparations and impact Since the depression was weak when it affected land, it mainly produced heavy rainfall, which damaged croplands and property.Ashok B. Sharma (October 19, 1998). Southern States Still Under Monsoon Spell. Financial Express. Daily rainfall totals reached 110 mm in on in some areas, triggering flash flooding in areas previously affected by heavy rainfall. Due to the depression, the Kalingapatnam weather station recorded 120 mm in on in rainfall on October 14, while the Avanigadda weather station recorded 150 mm in on in rainfall on October 15. During the morning of October 14, the Srisailam Dam overflowed, inundating a nearby powerhouse and forcing officials to shut down the plant. The following day, the water level of the dam kept rising, causing nearly 53,000 residents in the area to be evacuated.Staff Writer (October 17, 1998). Krishna rising, thousands evacuated. The Hindu. In Hyderabad, schools and government offices were closed.Staff Writer (October 14, 1998). Heavy rain to continue due to depression. The Hindu. Numerous highways were also closed due to flowing water.Staff Writer (October 16, 1998). Srisailam power plant under water, shut down. The Hindu. In total, the depression caused 101 fatalities and 60 c c 1998, in damages. It also submerged 50 bridges and damage 52,657 acres of crops. See also Tropical cyclones Australia Deep Depression ARB 02 (2008) - deep depression that caused immense damage in Yemen. 1996 Andhra Pradesh cyclone - very intense cyclonic storm which also impacted Andhra Pradesh. References Category:1998 in India Category:Tropical storms Category:1990s in Andhra Pradesh Category:1998 North Indian Ocean cyclone season Category:1998 floods Category:1990s floods in Asia