List of Cyclones in India (2019 - 2026): Check Recent, Upcoming, and Major Storm Names

India's coastline stretches for 7,516 kilometers making it vulnerable to tropical cyclones each year. Most of these cyclones originate in the Bay of Bengal located at the eastern coast and the Arabian Sea located at the western coast of the country. They normally occur during two seasons: pre-monsoon season (April to June) and post-monsoon season (October to December).

In the event of a cyclone occurrence, strong winds, floods, and storm surges are experienced leading to destruction of coastal towns and villages.

This article presents a list of all major cyclones that have occurred in India from the years 2019 to 2026. The data is obtained from official publications of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

What are Major Cyclones in India in Last 5 Years?

India's Recent Cyclones (2025-2026): Cyclones Montha and Shakhti were recent cyclones that brought heavy rainfall and high winds to some parts of Andhra Pradesh and western India.

Some Recent Landfalling Cyclones: Cyclone Dana, Fengal, and Remal caused heavy rains and damages in Odisha and West Bengal; Tamil Nadu and Puducherry; and West Bengal and the Northeastern states, respectively.

Strongest Super Cyclone in Recent Years: Cyclone Amphan was a Super Cyclone with winds reaching up to 260 km/h and occurred in May 2020. It was among the worst cyclones to affect West Bengal in years.

Full List of Cyclones that Hit India from 2019 to 2026

Below is the complete reverse-chronological list of major tropical cyclones that have impacted India, along with their IMD intensity rating, landfalling states, and naming nations.

Source: Worlddata.info

Upcoming Cyclones in India and How Storm Names are Assigned

The formation of cyclones over the North Indian Ocean is named by the Regional Specialised Meteorological Centre (RSMC), New Delhi (a division of the IMD).

Names of cyclones are selected sequentially from a master list submitted by 13 member countries:

Member Countries Naming Cyclones 

India, Bangladesh, Iran, Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, UAE, and Yemen.

Next Cyclone Names in the Pipeline:

1. Senyar (Suggested by UAE)

2. Ditwah (Suggested by Yemen)

3. Lulu (Suggested by Bangladesh)

4. Ghazi (Suggested by India)

What is the Classification Scale of Cyclones by IMD?

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) categorises low-pressure weather systems based on maximum sustained surface wind speed (3-minute average):

1. Depression: Wind speeds of 31–49 km/h

2. Deep Depression: Wind speeds of 50–61 km/h

3. Cyclonic Storm: Wind speeds of 62–88 km/h

4. Severe Cyclonic Storm: Wind speeds of 89–117 km/h

5. Very Severe Cyclonic Storm: Wind speeds of 118–165 km/h

6. Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm: Wind speeds of 166–220 km/h

7. Super Cyclonic Storm: Wind speeds exceeding 222 km/h