Cyclone Helen (2013)

Severe Cyclonic Storm Helen was a relatively weak tropical cyclone that formed in the Bay of Bengal Region on 18 November 2013, from the remnants of Tropical Storm Podul. It was classified as Deep Depression BOB 06 by the IMD on 19 November. As it was moving on a very slow northwest direction on 20 November, it became Cyclonic Storm Helen as it brought light to heavy rainfall in eastern India. It then became a Severe Cyclonic Storm on the afternoon hours of 21 November.

Severe Cyclonic Storm Helen
Helen near peak intensity on 21 November
Meteorological history
Formed19 November 2013
Dissipated23 November 2013
Severe cyclonic storm
3-minute sustained (IMD)
Highest winds100 km/h (65 mph)
Lowest pressure990 hPa (mbar); 29.23 inHg
Category 1-equivalent tropical cyclone
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC)
Highest winds130 km/h (80 mph)
Lowest pressure970 hPa (mbar); 28.64 inHg
Overall effects
Fatalities11
Damage$796 million (2013 USD)
Areas affectedAndhra Pradesh
IBTrACS

Part of the 2013 North Indian Ocean cyclone season
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