1959–60 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season
The 1959–60 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season featured the beginning of tropical cyclone naming in the basin.
| 1959–60 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season | |
|---|---|
Season summary map | |
| Seasonal boundaries | |
| First system formed | October 27, 1959 |
| Last system dissipated | April 7, 1960 |
| Strongest storm | |
| Name | Carol |
| • Lowest pressure | 943 hPa (mbar) |
| Seasonal statistics | |
| Total depressions | 9 |
| Tropical cyclones | 4 |
| Total fatalities | 50 |
| Total damage | $95 million (1960 USD) |
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