Cyclone Hudhud

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On 6 October, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) began tracking a low-pressure area that formed over the Gulf of Thailand as a result of a cyclonic circulation. [4] On 7 October, the low-pressure area strengthened into a depression over the northern Andaman Sea. [5] It further strengthened into a deep depression later that day as it moved westwards. [6] The Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) also began tracking the system on 8 October, designating it as tropical cyclone 03B. [7] Later that day, it strengthened into Cyclonic Storm Hudhud before making its first landfall on Long Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. [8] Hudhud continued intensifying as it emerged into the eastern Bay of Bengal on 9 October [9] and intensified into a severe cyclonic storm later that day with a minimum three-minute sustained central pressure of 990 mbar (29 inHg). [10] Increased curved banding was also noted that day. [11]

On 10 October, Hudhud strengthened into a very severe cyclonic storm with a three-minute sustained central pressure of 984 mbar (29.1 inHg). [12] Early on October 11, Hudhud entered the radar range of Visakhapatnam while continuing to move northwestwards toward the coast of Andhra Pradesh. Curved banding increased and the appearance of an eye was noted. [13] Amid favorable conditions that day, Hudhud underwent rapid intensification, with a clearly visible eye as it approached northern Andhra Pradesh. Operationally, its central pressure at peak intensity was assessed by the IMD as 960 mbar (28 inHg). [14] In the post-cyclone report, it was reanalyzed to 950 mbar (28 inHg). [15] It maintained its intensity as it stalled southeast of Visakhapatnam. [16] Hudhud made its second and final landfall near Visakhapatnam at peak intensity during the afternoon of 12 October. [17]

After moving over land, Hudhud weakened into a severe cyclonic storm [18] and then a cyclonic storm northwest of Visakhapatnam. [19] It weakened into a deep depression the following day over southern Chhattisgarh. [20] It further weakened into a depression that evening over central Chhattisgarh and persisted northward, weakening into a low pressure area on 14 October over eastern Uttar Pradesh. [15]

Preparations and impact

India

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Hudhud traversing the Andaman and Nicobar Islands

In light of the storm, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) mobilized 35 teams in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. [21] The East Coast Railway cancelled 38 trains on October 12 when the cyclone made landfall. [22] [23]

Andhra Pradesh

An alert was sounded in nine out of thirteen districts of Andhra Pradesh where standing crops including paddy, groundnut, sugarcane, and pulses were yet to be harvested. Over 700,000 people, including 500,000 people in Andhra Pradesh, were evacuated and put up in relief camps & emergency bunkers. The local government made arrangements to shift half a million people in all. [24] [25]

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A blown away bridge near Visakhapatnam

Hudhud crossed the coast of Andhra Pradesh at the noon of October 12 over Visakhapatnam, [26] with winds exceeding 185 km/h (115 mph). As per initial reports, 3 people were killed due to heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds in coastal areas. [27] Within hours of hitting the coast, the cyclone severed the radar link of Visakhapatnam Cyclone Warning Centre. [28]

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Roadway destruction in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam, also known as Vizag, bore the brunt of Hudhud, which hit its coast with a speed of 185 km/h (115 mph). Hundreds of vehicles parked on roads were damaged while heavy rains inundated a few colonies. [29] The runway at Visakhapatnam Airport was flooded and the radar and navigational aids were destroyed. The roof of the terminal was torn apart due to the speed of the cyclone. [30] Villages near Vizag were also significantly affected by Hudhud, including Kasimkota, which is known for its robust food distribution system during the cyclone that became standard ration procedure for Visakhapatnam disaster management. [31] [32]

Hudhud caused 61 deaths within Andhra Pradesh and an estimated damage of ₹ 219 billion (US$3.58 billion), including the industrial damage of ₹61.36 billion (US$1 billion). [3]

Central government has mobilised the Army, Navy, and the National Disaster Response Force to provide relief to over 2,80,000 people in 44 mandals across four districts. [33] Chandrababu Naidu the then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh shifted base from Hyderabad to Visakhapatnam after the cyclone made landfall. To monitor the disaster relief work that was being undertaken, he stayed in a bus parked outside the city collectorate. [34] He also undertook visits to districts bordering Odisha such as Srikakulam which were badly hit by the cyclone. Post the disaster, he vowed to rebuild Vizag which was badly affected by it. [35]

Odisha

The Odisha government had placed 16 districts under high alert: Balasore, Kendrapara, Bhadrak, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Ganjam, Mayurbhanj, Jajpur, Cuttack, Khurdha, Nayagarh, Gajapati, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Malkangiri and Koraput.

At the time of the storm landfall, strong winds and heavy rainfall commenced in southern Odisha districts, leading to disruption in power supply. Wind speeds reaching 90 km/h (56 mph) were predicted in the region. [36] 2 people were killed in Odisha. [37] Government of Odisha Also dispatched thirty teams from OSDMA for help in relief and rescue to Andhra Pradesh. [38]

Elsewhere

On October 8, while Hudhud was gaining cyclonic storm intensity, the authorities closed schools and cancelled ferry services in and around the Andaman Islands.Local fishermen were warned about the storm. The Andaman Trunk Road, one of the major roads traversing the island, was shut down after trees were uprooted due to the storm's force. Landslides were reported on the island, causing some power and communication lines to fail. [39] Hudhud killed 18 people in the Uttar Pradesh. [40]

Nepal

On 14 October 2014, sudden weather changes caused by Hudhud in Nepal reportedly caused avalanches around Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. [41] [42] The avalanches and heavy snowfall killed at least 43 hikers and guides in Nepal. [43]

Aftermath

Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Hudhud
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Hudhud nearing landfall at peak strength on October 12
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The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi announced on October 15 that ₹1000 crore (US$163 million) was to be awarded as aid for affected areas in Andhra Pradesh. [44] Also, the JK Tyre FMSCI National Karting Championship Archived 2020-01-04 at the Wayback Machine held by the FMSCI in Vishakapatnam for its final round of the championship had to be postponed. Post-cyclone, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Indian Navy, and other agencies were involved in rescue and relief operations, providing food, water, medical aid, and restoring communication lines.

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ The name Hudhud , suggested by Oman, refers to the bird Hoopoe. [1] The bird is known as the "hudhud" in the Quran, and appears in the story of Sulayman (Solomon). [2]

References

  1. ↑ "How Cyclone Hudhud got its name". 12 October 2014. Archived from the original on 15 October 2014. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
  2. ↑ Quran   27:20–28
  3. 1 2 "Cyclone Hudhud caused Rs 21,908 crore loss, agriculture sector worst hit: Andhra government". Daily News and Analysis . 19 December 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  4. ↑ "Tropical Weather Outlook for North Indian Ocean Issued at 0600 UTC of October 6, 2014" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. 6 October 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 October 2014. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  5. ↑ "Depression over north Andaman Sea, Cyclone Alert for Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Pre-cyclone Watch for north Andhra Pradesh & Odisha coasts". India Meteorological Department. 7 October 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 October 2014. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  6. ↑ "Depression intensified into a Deep Depression over north Andaman Sea and neighbourhood, Cyclone Alert for Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Pre-cyclone Watch for north Andhra Pradesh & Odisha coasts". India Meteorological Department. 7 October 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 October 2014. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  7. ↑ "SUBJ/TROPICAL CYCLONE 03B (THREE) WARNING NR 001". Joint Typhoon Warning Center. 8 October 2014. Archived from the original on 9 October 2014. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
  8. ↑ "Cyclonic Storm, 'HUD HUD' over north Andaman Sea & adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal, Cyclone Warning for Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Cyclone Alert for north coastal Andhra Pradesh & south Odisha coasts". India Meteorological Department. 8 October 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 October 2014. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  9. ↑ "TROPICAL STORM 'HUDHUD' ADVISORY NO. EIGHT ISSUED AT 0300 UTC OF 9TH OCTOBER 2014 BASED ON 0000 UTC CHARTS". India Meteorological Department. 9 October 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 October 2014. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  10. ↑ "TROPICAL STORM 'HUDHUD' ADVISORY NO. NINE ISSUED AT 0600 UTC OF 9TH OCTOBER 2014 BASED ON 0300 UTC CHARTS". India Meteorological Department. 9 October 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 October 2014. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  11. ↑ "TROPICAL STORM 'HUDHUD' ADVISORY NO. TWELVE ISSUED AT 1500 UTC OF 9TH OCTOBER 2014 BASED ON 1200 UTC CHARTS". India Meteorological Department. 9 October 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 October 2014. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  12. ↑ "TROPICAL STORM 'HUDHUD' ADVISORY NO. NINETEEN ISSUED AT 1200 UTC OF 10TH OCTOBER 2014 BASED ON 0900 UTC CHARTS OF 10TH OCTOBER 2014". India Meteorological Department. 10 October 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 October 2014. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
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  15. 1 2 "Very Severe Cyclonic Storm, HUDHUD over the Bay of Bengal (7-14 October 2014): A Report" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 2, 2015. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  16. ↑ "TROPICAL STORM 'HUDHUD' ADVISORY NO.TWENTY NINE ISSUED AT 1800 UTC OF 11TH OCTOBER 2014 BASED ON 1500 UTC CHARTS OF 11TH OCTOBER 2014". 11 October 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 October 2014. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  17. ↑ "TROPICAL STORM 'HUDHUD' ADVISORY NO.THIRTY FOUR ISSUED AT 0700 UTC OF 12TH OCTOBER 2014 BASED ON 0600 UTC CHARTS OF 12TH OCTOBER 2014". India Meteorological Department. 12 October 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 October 2014. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  18. ↑ "Very Severe Cyclonic Storm, 'HUDHUD' over north Andhra Pradesh". India Meteorological Department. 12 October 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 October 2014. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
  19. ↑ "Cyclonic Storm, 'HUDHUD' over north Andhra Pradesh & adjoining south Odisha". India Meteorological Department. 12 October 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 October 2014. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
  20. ↑ "Cyclonic Storm, 'HUDHUD' over south Chhattisgarh & adjoining southwest Odisha". India Meteorological Department. 13 October 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 October 2014. Retrieved 13 November 2025.
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  28. ↑ "Cyclone warning centre at Vizag also hit by Hudhud". news.biharprabha.com. IANS. 12 October 2014. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
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  32. ↑ "Kasimkota Hudhud Rehabilitation and Food Distribution Database" (PDF). Visakhapatnam Official Website. National Informatics Centre. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
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  41. ↑ "Nepal vows new safety rules for trekkers after deaths of 41 killed in blizzard, avalanches". Fox News . 21 October 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  42. ↑ "Freak Nepal blizzards kill at least 20, including hikers, guides". Reuters. 15 October 2014. Retrieved 18 October 2014.
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