Severe Cyclonic Storm Mandous () was the third cyclonic storm, as well as the third most intense

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of the

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. The remnants of the system later regenerated into Deep Depression ARB 03 in the

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. The system struck the

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, as well as

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Meteorological history

The Indian Meteorological Department issued a bulletin stating that a tropical depression had formed in the Bay of Bengal and was designated ''BOB 09''. The JTWC, released a TCFA on the system, stating that it could intensify further, because of very warm waters and low to moderate wind shear, designating it ''Invest 96B''. A day later, both the JTWC and IMD classified this low pressure as a "cyclonic storm" and it was named ''Mandous''. Mandous continued tracking westward, and later, attaining wind speeds of , strengthened into a Severe Cyclonic Storm. As it continued tracking westward, land interaction caused in to fall to Cyclonic Storm intensity. It later made landfall around Chennai, India as a Deep Depression. It fell to Depression intensity, and later degenerated into a remnant low.

Regeneration

On December 14, the remnants of Cyclone Mandous regenerated into a depression in the Arabian Sea, and it was called ARB 03. The

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dubbed it as ''Invest 97A''. Although forecasted to quickly degenerate into a remnant low, ARB 03 intensified into a Deep Depression, according to the

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, and the JTWC dubbed it as ''Cyclone 07A''. After reaching peak intensity, the Low-Level Circulation detached from the associated convection, and wind shear increased, starting a weakening trend. It weakened into a low pressure area at 12:00 UTC on December 17.

Preparations

In Puducherry and Karikal, colleges and schools were closed in anticipation of the storm.

Impact

Cyclone Mandous had a notable impact on several regions, particularly in southern India and Sri Lanka. In

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, approximately 200 trees were uprooted due to strong winds and heavy rainfall, causing disruptions to transportation and daily activities. Power outages were reported in some areas, and local authorities worked to clear the debris and restore services. In

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, Andhra Pradesh, the cyclone resulted in loss amounting to Rs 226 crore (US$27.4 million). The storm caused damage to infrastructure, crops, and property, affecting the local economy. In

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, four fatalities were reported due to heavy rains and flooding. Several districts experienced widespread rainfall, leading to flooding and property damage. Emergency services were deployed to provide relief and assistance. Off the coast of

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, five fishermen went missing during the cyclone, prompting search and rescue operations. The storm also caused disruptions to fishing activities and damage to boats along the coastal areas.

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JTWC Best Track Data
of Tropical Cyclone 06B (Mandous)
JTWC Best Track Data
of Tropical Cyclone 07A (Seven)
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