1994–95 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season
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The 1994–95 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season was fairly active, with storms forming regularly from October through April. It was much less damaging than its predecessor, and most of the storms in the season remained over water or only brushed land. The first system was Tropical Depression A1, which formed in October and passed north of Madagascar. The first named storm was Albertine, which formed on November 23 in the northeastern portion of the basin and became one of three intense tropical cyclones. The last storm was Marlene, which was also an intense tropical cyclone and dissipated on April 11.
1994–95 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season | |
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Seasonal boundaries | |
First system formed | October 2, 1994 |
Last system dissipated | April 11, 1995 |
Strongest storm | |
Name | Marlene |
• Maximum winds | 185 km/h (115 mph) (10-minute sustained) |
• Lowest pressure | 920 hPa (mbar) |
Seasonal statistics | |
Total disturbances | 20 |
Total depressions | 13 |
Total storms | 11 |
Tropical cyclones | 5 |
Intense tropical cyclones | 3 |
Total fatalities | None reported |
Total damage | Unknown |
Related articles | |
South-West Indian Ocean tropical cyclone seasons 1992–93, 1993–94, 1994–95, 1995–96, 1996–97 |
Most of the storms originated from the Intertropical Convergence Zone. In late December into early January, tropical storms Bentha and Christelle persisted to the east of Madagascar, undergoing the Fujiwhara effect with each other. Later in January, Dorina became the second of three intense tropical cyclones, but weakened before passing near Rodrigues. Tropical Depression Eliceca and Tropical Storm Fodah both formed in the Mozambique Channel toward the end of January, bringing gusty winds and rainfall to the region. In February, Gail produced gusty winds on Rodrigues, and Tropical Storm Heida entered the basin from Australian region. Later in the month, Ingrid brought strong winds to Mauritius. Tropical storms Josta and Kylie developed toward the beginning of March from the same overall system, affecting Madagascar and Réunion, respectively. After they dissipated, Tropical Depression Lidy caused flooding and damage on Rodrigues due to heavy rainfall.