1979–80 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season

The 1979–80 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season was an above-average cyclone season. The season officially ran from November 1, 1979, to April 30, 1980.

1979–80 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season
Season summary map
Seasonal boundaries
First system formedAugust 30, 1979
Last system dissipatedMarch 20, 1980
Strongest storm
NameViola-Claudette
  Maximum winds205 km/h (125 mph)
(10-minute sustained)
  Lowest pressure930 hPa (mbar)
Seasonal statistics
Total depressions11
Total storms11
Tropical cyclones4
Intense tropical cyclones2
Total fatalities30
Total damage$342 million (1980 USD)
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