First system formed 9 July 1971 Name Fabienne Total storms 7 | Last system dissipated 11 March 1972 Total depressions 9 Tropical cyclones 2 | |
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The 1971–72 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season was a below-average cyclone season. The season officially ran from November 1, 1971, to April 30, 1972.
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Moderate Tropical Storm Odette
Odette existed from July 9 to July 16.
Severe Tropical Storm Agnes
Agnes existed from December 9 to December 24.
Tropical Depression Belle
Belle existed from January 1 to January 5.
Tropical Depression Caroline
Caroline existed from February 3 to February 14.
Moderate Tropical Storm Dolly
Dolly existed from February 4 to February 9.
Tropical Cyclone Eugenie
Rainfall from the storm spread from Swaziland to Durban in South Africa, reaching over 350 mm (14 in) near the coast. The rains caused widespread river flooding.
Intense Tropical Cyclone Fabienne
Fabienne existed from February 11 to February 25.
Severe Tropical Storm Tessie-Gigi
This system entered the basin on February 27 and became extratropical by February 28.
Severe Tropical Storm Hermione
Hermione existed from March 1 to March 11.
References
1971–72 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA