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Hurricane Risk in Chennai, India
Risk Level: Low — Score 0/10
Risk: 0Historical: 8
Key Risk Factors
- 6 events on record in proximity
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
Peak season: August-October
Last significant event: Tropical Cyclone - Michaung (2023-12-03) — 144,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Hurricanes
Chennai is not in the top 10 for hurricane risk among tracked cities.
How Chennai Compares
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Notable Hurricane Events Near Chennai
Tropical Cyclone - Vardah
December 6, 2016 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tropical Cyclone - Jal
November 3, 2010 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Tropical Cyclone - Nilam
October 28, 2012 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Tropical Cyclone - Michaung
December 2, 2023 — WARNING
144,000 people exposed; $337M capital exposed
Tropical Cyclone - Nivar
November 22, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Hurricane Preparedness Tips
- 1.Know your evacuation zone and plan routes in advance
- 2.Install storm shutters or have plywood pre-cut for windows
- 3.Stock at least 3 days of water, food, and medications
- 4.Secure outdoor furniture and trim trees near structures
- 5.Review your insurance coverage for wind and flood damage
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Hurricane Risk in Mumbai, India
Score: 9/10
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Score: 9/10
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Score: 0/10
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