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| Cyclonic storm (IMD scale) | |
|---|---|
| cyclone (SSHWS) | |
| Formed | June 6, 1977 |
| Dissipated | June 14, 1977 |
| Highest winds | 3-minute sustained: 65 km/h (40 mph) 1-minute sustained: 95 km/h (60 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 956 hPa (mbar); 28.23 inHg |
| Fatalities | At least 110 |
| Areas affected | Oman |
| Part of the 1977 North Indian Ocean cyclone season | |
The 1977 Oman cyclone was the second strongest cyclone ever to hit the Arabian Peninsula after Cyclone Gonu.[1] The cyclone killed 110 people in Oman.[2]
Meteorological history
Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
Unknown
Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depressionThe system formed off the coast of southern India on June 6. Initially, the storm tracked northward parallel to the Indian coastline before the system veered north-northwest towards the Arabian peninsula. By late on June 9, the system had become a cyclonic storm and on June 10, the system turned to the west-northwest. The system made landfall over Masirah Island.
Impact and aftermath
High swell up to 7 metres (23 ft) impacted the MV Strathmeigle and several drilling rigs shut down. By June 10, the system turned to the west-northwest. The tanker Texaco Plymouth experienced significant structural damage from the storm, and lost two lifeboats. The freighter Buxom Island experienced 75 knots (139 km/h) winds before sinking near 20N 63W, which took the lives of 23 of its crew. The military base in Masirah raised a Category 3 warning on the morning of June 12, which was soon upgraded to Category 2. Skies clouded over in the afternoon, and rain squalls moved across the island that evening. Hurricane-force winds struck during the morning hours of June 13, with sustained winds peaking at 90 knots (170 km/h) with gusts to 110 knots (200 km/h). The pressure fell to 956 millibars (28.2 inHg), and Masirah remained within the eye for 40 minutes. Winds then increased out of the southwest towards 100 knots (190 km/h) which caused buildings to collapse and roof beams to be blown through the air. Every building at the base sustained damage, and virtually all homes in the nearby village were leveled. Rain totals were significant, with a total of 482.3 millimetres (18.99 in) falling 40 kilometres (25 mi) northeast of Salalah. Floods washed away thousands of animals as well as lime and palm-tree plantations. A total of 110 people lost their lives from the cyclone in Oman.[2]
See also
References
- ^ http://www.deeperblue.com/newsfull.php/1517
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
OmanTCwas invoked but never defined (see the help page).