1970–71 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season

The 1970–71 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season was an above-average cyclone season. The season officially ran from November 1, 1970, to April 30, 1971.

1970–71 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season
Season summary map
Seasonal boundaries
First system formed16 September 1970
Last system dissipated21 March 1971
Strongest storm
NameMaggie-Muriel
  Maximum winds195 km/h (120 mph)
(10-minute sustained)
  Lowest pressure951 hPa (mbar)
Seasonal statistics
Total disturbances16
Total depressions15
Total storms15
Tropical cyclones10
Intense tropical cyclones4
Very intense tropical cyclones0
Total fatalities32
Total damageUnknown
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