Thane Cyclone

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Cyclone Thane was a significant tropical cyclone that affected southern India in late December 2011. It formed as a tropical disturbance on December 25, 2011, and intensified into a cyclone by December 28. Thane made landfall on the north Tamil Nadu coast between Cuddalore and Puducherry on December 30, causing substantial damage and loss of life. The cyclone brought high winds and tidal surges, resulting in at least 47 fatalities and extensive destruction of homes and crops. Thane was classified as a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), with sustained winds of up to 140 km/h. The cyclone disrupted power supplies, blocked roads, and affected both India and Sri Lanka. The economic impact was significant, with estimated damages of $235 million. Despite its severity, Thane was not associated with the 1977 cyclone season, as the provided information might suggest. Instead, it occurred in 2011, highlighting the ongoing threat of cyclones in the region.