[Updated] List of Cyclones that hit India from 2019 to 2025

Since 2019, India has faced roughly 30 tropical cyclones up to late 2025. While most were weak, at least six became severe storms, causing major damage to homes and coastal facilities. 

These severe storms bring the triple threat of heavy rainfall, strong winds, and destructive storm surges, making coastal communities highly vulnerable. The most intense cyclone to hit India in the twelve months leading up to October 2025 was the Severe Cyclonic Storm Shakhti in October 2025, reaching a wind speed of 110 km/h (Category 1 equivalent) before moving away, and the currently intensifying Cyclonic Storm Montha is forecast to reach severe cyclonic storm status by late October 2025.

India has ramped up preparedness measures, focusing on improved early warning systems and strategic evacuation, which have been crucial in minimizing the human toll from these increasingly frequent and intense weather events.

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List of Cyclones that hit India from 2019 to 2025

India’s cyclone season is closely tied to the summer monsoon, with the most intense storms typically forming in the pre-monsoon period (May to June) and the post-monsoon period (October to November). Here's the list of the destructive cyclones that have hit India from 2019 till now. Some of the most notable cyclones include:

Source: Worlddata.info

Based on the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports, the tropical weather system over the Bay of Bengal has developed into Cyclonic Storm Montha and is now following a different path and intensity than the earlier hypothetical system.

Formation and Development

• Origin and Status: Cyclone Montha originated from a low-pressure area that formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal around October 24, 2025. It subsequently intensified into a deep depression by October 26 and a Cyclonic Storm by the morning of October 27. It is expected to further intensify into a Severe Cyclonic Storm by the morning of Tuesday, October 28.
• Location: As of early morning on October 27, 2025, the Cyclonic Storm 'Montha' was centred over the southwest and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal, approximately 600 km east-southeast of Chennai (Tamil Nadu) and 680 km south-southeast of Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh).
• Naming: Thailand suggested the name "Montha".

Projected Path and Impact

• Movement: The cyclone is currently moving west-northwestwards and is projected to continue moving generally northwestwards over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal.
• Landfall: Cyclone Montha is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada, during the evening or night of Tuesday, October 28, 2025, as a Severe Cyclonic Storm.
• Wind Speeds: At the time of landfall, the maximum sustained wind speed is expected to be between 90 and 100 km/h, with gusts potentially reaching 110 km/h.

Rainfall:

• Andhra Pradesh and Yanam (Puducherry): Isolated areas are likely to experience extremely heavy rainfall (over 210 mm), especially in coastal districts, from October 27 to October 29.
• Tamil Nadu and Puducherry: Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecasted for the north coastal districts, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Ranipet, and Kancheepuram, on October 27 and 28.
• Odisha: Southern districts will also brace for very heavy to extremely heavy rain on October 28 and 29.
• Storm Surge: A storm surge of about 0.5 to 1.0 meters above the astronomical tide is likely to inundate low-lying areas of coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam during the time of landfall.

Safety Advisories

• Fishermen Warning: Fishermen are strictly advised not to venture into the sea over the Bay of Bengal, Gulf of Mannar, and along and off the coasts of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha until the storm passes.
• Coastal Alerts: Red Alerts (take action) have been issued for several coastal districts in Andhra Pradesh. Orange/Yellow Alerts (be prepared/be aware) are active for parts of Tamil Nadu and Odisha.
• General Precaution: Authorities have commenced evacuation procedures in vulnerable coastal areas, and residents are urged to remain informed via official IMD updates, secure their homes, and avoid unnecessary travel due to the risk of flooding and high winds.

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