Vardah

Very Severe Cyclonic Storm2016Post-Monsoon
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Overview

Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Vardah made landfall near Chennai, causing significant damage to infrastructure and uprooting thousands of trees. The storm affected power supply and telecommunications across Tamil Nadu.

Timeline

Formation
6 December 2016
Dissipation
13 December 2016
Duration
7 days

Affected Areas

Tamil NaduAndhra PradeshSri Lanka

Key Statistics

Maximum Wind Speed
130 km/h
Peak Gusts
140 km/h
Landfall
Near Chennai, Tamil Nadu
12 December 2016 · 130 km/h winds
Minimum Pressure
975 hPa
Basin
Bay of Bengal
Season
Post-Monsoon
Casualties
47
Economic Damage
3.38 billion USD