1978–79 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season
The 1978–79 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season was an average cyclone season. The season officially ran from November 1, 1978, to April 30, 1979.
| 1978–79 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season | |
|---|---|
Season summary map | |
| Seasonal boundaries | |
| First system formed | November 19, 1978 |
| Last system dissipated | April 13, 1979 |
| Strongest storm | |
| Name | Celine and Idylle |
| • Maximum winds | 165 km/h (105 mph) (10-minute sustained) |
| • Lowest pressure | 927 hPa (mbar) |
| Seasonal statistics | |
| Total depressions | 10 |
| Total storms | 6 |
| Tropical cyclones | 4 |
| Intense tropical cyclones | 2 |
| Total fatalities | 74 |
| Total damage | Unknown |
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