On 29th of october 1999, a terrifying cyclone emerged from the bay of bengal. Srivastava india meteorological department, new delhi, india meteorological centre, lucknow, india e mail. But i really dont think an accurate head count was possible. Deaths per village during october 29, 1999, cyclone plotted against the october 11, 1999, width of mangroves between each village and the coast. With winds up to 300 kmh and 30 feet tidal waves, it thrashed and terrorized the state of orissa for more than 36 hours. Nov 20, 2015 super cyclone 1999, odisha bbsr office. Simulation of orissa super cyclone 1999 using psuncar.
The cyclone of t 7 category devastated 12 of the 30 districts of orissa causing 9,893 human casualties and 441,531 livestock deaths, and. Media in category 1999 orissa cyclone 05b the following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. Management of cyclone structural measures construction of cyclone resistantrccbuildings cyclone shelters,road links,culvert,bridges,cana ls, embankment,communica tion,power transmission networks,transport nonstructural measures early warning management of coastal zones awareness generation mock drill practice medical preparedness forecasting. Sep 20, 2015 two important examples 1999 super cyclone phailin 20 3. Mangroves protected villages and reduced death toll during. Super cyclone, gale force winds, microwave images, rmr, qlm, storm surge, disaster management. Cyclone of 1999 broke all the records of 100 years regarding intensity of the hazard and loss of life and property. Cyclone phailin hit on october 12, 20 near gopalpur in odisha at the speed of 200 kmph and triggered heavy rainfall and strong wind. The extent of the damage is difficult to determine. By the time the 1999 cyclone struck, the odmp had formed 56 self help groups shgs. It uses data on human casualties, damages to houses and livestock losses suffered in the kendrapada district of the state of orissa during the super cyclone of october 1999.
Data are from 409 villages in the 4 tahasils of kendrapada district, orissa state, india, that were inundated. The 1999 odisha cyclone organized into a tropical depression in the andaman sea on 25 october, though its origins could be traced back to an area of convection in the sulu sea four days prior. Study on super cyclone in orissa 1999 with special reference. Several importantfields including sea level pressure, horizontal wind and rainfall are. Study on super cyclone in orissa 1999 with special. The cyclone phailin and the resultant flood has caused severe damage. On october 29, 1999 a super cyclone struck odisha, causing widespread destruction, with at least 10,000 lives lost and an estimated 1. In 1999 a severe cyclone followed by a super severe cyclone lashed the entire coast of orissa causing large scale loss of life2. Severe tropical cyclone are very destructive winds with a speed of 165 224 kmh. The 1999 odisha cyclone, also known as cyclone 05b, and paradwip cyclone, was the deadliest tropical cyclone in the indian ocean since the 1991 bangladesh cyclone, and deadliest indian storm since 1971.
The super cyclone, which smashed into the eastern state with winds of up to 170mph, wiped out everything in its path. It was a small town, about 30 km away from bhubaneshwar. When meteorologists reported that cyclone phailin was heading towards the states of odisha and. Orissa history pdf orissa history pdf orissa history pdf download. As i cover cyclone phailin in 20, i cannot help remember the supercyclone of 1999. From the permian barakar formation of the talchir gondwana basin, orissa pdf. I propose it be renamed to 1999 orissa cyclone, with a dab on the top indicating there was another cyclone that struck the area just weeks before. In this study a nonhydrostatic version of penn state university psu nationalcenter for atmospheric research ncar mesoscale model is used to simulate thesuper cyclonic storm that crossed orissa coast on 29 october 1999. It was a friday and i was in my 7th class at that time. The cyclones of 1831, 1885 and possibly the one in 1895. Depressions and deep depressions are not listed the 1999 orissa cyclone was the strongest storm to hit the indian coast, as well as the strongest in the basin till date, with a minimum central pressure of 912 mbar 26. The strong winds, torrential rains with heavy rainfall and high storm surge associated with the cyclone caused havoc that resulted in the death of thousands of people, cattle and extensive damage to agricultural land, paddy crop, transmission lines, power supply, roads and. It was the most intense cyclone in the last 114 years for the state of orissa.
The super cyclone in orissa in october 29, 1999, was perhaps the most destructive natural calamity in india in last. A study of the super cyclone, which formed during 2431 oct. The storm made landfall just weeks after a category 4 storm hit the same general area. Revisiting the super cyclone that hit odisha in 1999 fears of phailin have evoked memories of a cyclonic storm in 1999, when winds reaching speeds of 300 kph battered odisha for 30 hours. Although the cyclone had been spotted in advance, it took three days for relief efforts to. The super cyclone ofoctober 29, 1999 sc1999 appears to have a return period of about 50 years. Even though 11 years have passed since the deadly disaster struck orissa, the tragedy still haunts lakhs of people in the 14. Nov 23, 2004 in october 1999, a cyclone killed 10,000 people according to government statistics, however, the unofficial death toll is much higher. Revisiting the super cyclone that hit odisha in 1999 india. Maximum sustained surface wind speeds at landfall were estimated at 260 kmh 162 mph, and the minimum central pressure was estimated to be 912 mb hpa. The psychiatric sequelae of the supercyclone was studied using a semistructured proforma for disaster experience. The orissa super cyclone which crossed the orissa coastal region near paradip on october 29, 1999 proved to be disastrous.
Mesoscale interactions during the genesis and intensi cation of the 1999 orissa supercyclone t. Ten years after the supercyclone of 1999 in orissa, india. Orissa has experienced hazards like flood, drought and cyclone in almost all years since 1965, though cyclone is the least frequent samal et al. The model isintegrated up to 123 h for producing 5day forecast of the storm. Revisiting the super cyclone that hit odisha in 1999 youtube. Orissa cyclone relief, november, 1999 swaminarayan. India has come a long way since then, as is evident from the much lesser number of deaths caused by fani, and some similar cyclones in other parts of the country in the recent past, but the devastation, sufferings of people, and challenges faced in relief and reconstruction are not very different from those in 1999. Orissa victims recount october 29, 1999 super cyclone india. We did another special report on why there were not. Unlimited viewing of the articlechapter pdf and any associated supplements and. In fact, this cyclone was the first to be given the label super cyclonic storm by the india. A super cyclone hit 12 coastal districts of orissa in october 1999 and caused over 20,000 deaths and a considerable damage to property.
Severely affected districts of super cyclone, 1999. Next came the severe cyclonic storm on 1718th october 1999, which hit the coastal district causing widespread and unprecedented damages to life and property. Two cyclones hit coastal orissa within a period of two weeks in 1999 the first surfaced in mid october and was relatively localised in its impact, but the second occurred. Supercyclone wreaks havoc in india a massive cyclone has swept through the state of orissa in eastern india, killing an unknown number of people and leaving thousands more homeless. The 1999 odisha cyclone imd designation bob 06, jtwc designation 05b was the most intense recorded tropical cyclone in the north indian ocean and among the most destructive in the region. Orissa victims recount october 29, 1999 super cyclone. Oct 12, 20 the official death toll in the 1999 orissa super cyclone was put at 10,000. Mar 04, 2019 latest current affairs in may, 2020 about 1999 super cyclone. Mental health consequences of the trauma of supercyclone 1999 in orissa. Orissa super cyclone of october 1999 as revealed by irsp4.
The model makes use of the operational ncmrwf t 80 analysis as initial and boundary conditions and is integrated up to 72 hr for producing 3day forecast of the storm. The super cyclone had a wind speed of more than 300 kmph. Characteristic features of orissa super cyclone of 29th october, 1999 as observed through cdr paradip s. Mental health consequences of the trauma of super cyclone 1999 in orissa article pdf available in indian journal of psychiatry 463. Apr 30, 2018 linking disaster management to livelihood security against tropical. The psychiatric sequelae of the super cyclone was studied. Orissa super cyclone situation report 9 india reliefweb. It produced fierce and very strong winds along with huge storm surge and catastrophic floods causing severe damage. This article examines why such a large loss of life occurred and looks at measures taken since then to initiate comprehensive disaster. Memories of 1999 super cyclone still fresh in minds of people in. The large evacuation of more than 9 lakh people had kept the death toll at minimum.
The psychiatric sequelae of the supercyclone was studied using a semistructured proforma for. After landfall, the cyclone was unable to move far inland due to the presence of a subtropical ridge to its north. Disaster preparedness and the cyclone of 1999 in orissa, india. Pdf mitigation of flooding and cyclone hazard in orissa, india. The strong winds, torrential rains with heavy rainfall and high storm surge associated with the cyclone caused havoc that resulted in the death of thousands of people, cattle and extensive damage to agricultural land, paddy crop, transmission lines, power supply, roads. Crisp news summaries and articles on current events about 1999 super cyclone for ibps, banking, upsc, civil services. This article contains information and facts of cyclone phailin in orisha orissa. Pdf simulation of orissa super cyclone 1999 using psu. A violent cyclone hit indias eastern coast on friday, 29 october 1999.
The chief minister of orissa have thanked to officials on duty, press, and civilians for kind of unity shown by them during the emergency situation. The psychiatric sequelae of the super cyclone was studied using a semistructured proforma for disaster experience. Pdf mental health consequences of the trauma of super. Surge simulations for 1999 orissa super cyclone using a.
Mental health consequences of the trauma of supercyclone 1999 in orissa article pdf available in indian journal of psychiatry 463. First the state experienced a severe flood in the august, 1999 affecting six coastal blocks. On 29 october, the cyclone made landfall near the city of bhubaneswar, in the state of orissa, india. The super cyclone in 1999 led to active stakeholder participation. My dad used to be a teacher in the railway school in jatni.
Revisiting the super cyclone that hit odisha in 1999. Some reports, such as reliefweb, refer it as the orissa cyclone. Mental health consequences of the trauma of supercyclone. Linking disaster management to livelihood security against tropical. Simulation of orissa super cyclone 1999 using psuncar mesoscale model. Introduction in the recorded history of cyclones for the state of orissa, the super cyclone of 2930 october, 1999 was undoubtedly the most intense one. Super cyclone wreaks havoc in india a massive cyclone has swept through the state of orissa in eastern india, killing an unknown number of people and leaving thousands more homeless. The aim of this study is to assess the impact of bogus vortex on track and intensity prediction.
Orissa was battered by a super cyclonic storm on 29 october, 1999 that made landfall near paradip. Characteristic features of orissa super cyclone of 29th. The 1999 orissa cyclone, also known as cyclone 05b, and paradip cyclone, was the deadliest indian ocean tropical cyclone since the 1991 bangladesh cyclone, and deadliest indian storm since 1971. As the system tracked westward, the joint typhoon warning center jtwc issued a tropical cyclone formation alert tcfa out of concern that the system could significantly develop. Returning back to the sea, it left behind a trail of untold devastation the worst in the history of india. The list below shows the tropical cyclones that affected india since 1990, sorted into the states their landfall was located in. Several importantfields including sea level pressure, horizontal wind and rainfall. An overview the super cyclone which odisha faced on 29th oct 1999 with a wind speed of more than 300 k.
Impact of satellite derived wind in mesoscale simulation of orissa super cyclone. The super cyclone of october 29, 1999 sc1999 appears to have a return period of about 50 years. Mitigation of flooding and cyclone hazard in orissa, india. Newsletterjune 2019 also available as pdf download cyclone fani this newsletter comes several weeks later than it should. A rapidlyrotating storm system characterised by spiral arrangement of thunderstorms rains, a lowpressure centre, strong winds, is what is known as a super cyclone. Returning back to the sea, it left behind a trail of untold devastation the.
Cyclones hit the northern part of the bay of bengal frequently, especially. They form over large bodies of warm water, deriving their energy from water evaporation from the. Latest current affairs in may, 2020 about 1999 super cyclone. Oct 30, 2010 ratnamani lost her husband in the october 29, 1999 super cyclone. November 10, 2005 abstract it is well known that a mature tropical cyclone is known to have a nearly axisym. The 1999 odisha cyclone was the most intense recorded tropical cyclone in the north indian ocean and among the most destructive in the region. Pdf this presentation describes about the supercyclone that hit the state of odisha in the year 1999. A succession of severe natural disasters has wreaked havoc in the povertyridden state of orissa. List of tropical cyclones that affected india wikipedia. India is highly vulnerable to natural hazards, particularly earthquakes, flood, drought, cyclone and landslides. Simulation of orissa super cyclone 1999 using psuncar mesoscale model article pdf available in natural hazards 312. This intense of a cyclone is very rare in the northern indian ocean. The cyclones of1831, 1885 and possibly the one in 1895 could. National cyclone risk mitigation project for orissa.
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