Cyclonic Storm Roanu was a relatively weak tropical cyclone that caused severe flooding in
Sri Lanka and
Bangladesh during May 2016. It is the first tropical cyclone of the
annual cyclone season. Roanu originated from a
low pressure area that formed south of
Sri Lanka. It gradually drifted north and intensified into a cyclonic storm on 19 May. However,
wind shear and land interaction caused it to weaken slightly, before reintensifying as it accelerated towards the coast of Bangladesh.
So far, Roanu is responsible for at least 71 deaths in
Sri Lanka and another 24 deaths in
Bangladesh. Roanu also brought torrential rainfall to the Indian states of
Tamil Nadu,
Andhra Pradesh and
Odisha as it drifted in a generally northeastward direction, close to the coast.
| Formed |
17 May 2016 |
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| Dissipated |
Currently active |
| (Remnant low after 22 May) |
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