Fani

Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm2019Pre-Monsoon
Fani - Image 1

Overview

Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Fani was notable for its unusual northward track along India's east coast. The Odisha government's massive evacuation effort - moving 1.2 million people to safety - was praised internationally. The storm devastated Puri and surrounding areas.

Timeline

Formation
26 April 2019
Dissipation
5 May 2019
Duration
9 days

Affected Areas

OdishaWest BengalAndhra PradeshBangladesh

Key Statistics

Maximum Wind Speed
215 km/h
Peak Gusts
210 km/h
Reported gusts of 200-220 km/h at landfall near Puri.
Landfall
Near Puri, Odisha
3 May 2019 · 185 km/h winds
Minimum Pressure
932 hPa
Basin
Bay of Bengal
Season
Pre-Monsoon
Casualties
81
Economic Damage
8.1 billion USD