Cyclone Names List in India – Updated List with Names, Dates & Affected States (2019-2025)
India, being surrounded by the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, is frequently affected by tropical cyclones. To make communication easier and reduce confusion during disasters, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) introduced a cyclone naming system. This system helps meteorological departments, media, and the public easily identify and track storms. Highlights of Cyclone Names List in India Particulars Details Naming Authority WMO/ESCAP Panel on Tropical Cyclones Participating Countries 13 countries including India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and others Names per Country Each country submits 13 names in advance Current Naming Cycle Started from “Amphan” (2020) Latest Used Cyclone Names (2025) Shakhti (Sri Lanka), Montha (Thailand) Upcoming Indian Names Vyom, Jhar, Probaho, Neer Language of Indian Names Hindi/Sanskrit/Regional Indian words with positive meaning Main Purpose of Naming Easy identification, public awareness, and communication during disaster response How Cyclone Names are Chosen Each country that borders the North Indian Ocean — including India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, UAE, Yemen, and Iran — contributes a list of names. The names are used sequentially whenever a new cyclone forms in the region, and once a name is used, it is retired and replaced. For India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) is responsible for naming cyclones that form in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea. List of Cyclone Names for India and Neighbouring Countries Here is the new tropical cyclone name list adopted by the WMO/ESCAP panel in April 2020. These names are being used after the earlier list (ending with “Amphan”) was completed. Cyclone Names List in India Gati Tej Murasu Aag Vyom Jhar Probaho Neer Prabhanjan Ghurni Ambud Jaladhi Vega Each of these names reflects India’s linguistic richness and often represents natural elements like wind, water, or fire. Cyclones in India 2019–2025: Complete List of Named Storms and Affected Areas Cyclone Name Dates Peak Intensity (IMD) Affected Areas (Main Impact in India) Damage (USD) Fatalities (India) Cyclone Pabuk Jan 4 - Jan 8, 2019 Tropical Storm (65 km/h) Andaman Sea Minimal None Cyclone Fani Apr 26 - May 4, 2019 Extremely Severe (175 km/h) Odisha, West Bengal $8.1 billion 89 Cyclone Vayu Jun 10 - Jun 17, 2019 Very Severe (135 km/h) Gujarat Moderate None Cyclone Hikka Aug 6 - Aug 9, 2019 Very Severe (120 km/h) Arabian Sea (Minimal effect in India) Minimal None Cyclone Kyarr Oct 24 - Nov 2, 2019 Super Cyclonic (220 km/h) Arabian Sea (No direct impact) Minimal None Cyclone Maha Oct 30 - Nov 7, 2019 Extremely Severe (150 km/h) Arabian Sea (No direct impact) Minimal None Cyclone Bulbul Nov 5 - Nov 11, 2019 Very Severe (110 km/h) West Bengal, Odisha Moderate 2 (India) Cyclone Pawan Dec 2 - Dec 7, 2019 Tropical Storm (65 km/h) Arabian Sea (Minimal effect in India) Minimal None Cyclone Amphan May 16 - May 21, 2020 Extremely Severe (260 km/h) West Bengal, Odisha $13 billion 128 Cyclone Tauktae May 14 - May 19, 2021 Extremely Severe (185 km/h) Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka $1.5 billion - $8.1 billion* 169 (Total in India) Cyclone Yaas May 23 - May 28, 2021 Very Severe (140 km/h) Odisha, West Bengal $2.99 billion 20 (Total in India & Bangladesh) Cyclone Jawad Dec 2 - Dec 6, 2021 Cyclonic Storm (75 km/h) Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal $50.4 million 2 Cyclone Asani May 7 - May 12, 2022 Severe Cyclonic (100 km/h) Andhra Pradesh, Odisha $323 million 3 Cyclone Sitrang Oct 22 - Oct 25, 2022 Cyclonic Storm (85 km/h) West Bengal, ...