Hurricane Risk in Chennai, India
Risk Level: Low — Score 0/10
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Key Risk Factors
- 12 tropical cyclones on record near Chennai since 2000, each storm counted once (track within 250 km at tropical-storm strength or stronger)
Peak season: August-October
Last significant event: Cyclone Michaung (2023-12-03) — 144,000 people exposed
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How Chennai Compares
Notable Hurricane Events Near Chennai
DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 5 notable hurricane events near Chennai, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Cyclone Michaung (December 2023) — Centre passed 81 km from Chennai at 56 kt (104 km/h); storm peak Category 1 · 120 km/h; 144,000 people exposed; $337M capital exposed.
Cyclone Michaung
December 3, 2023 — WARNING
Centre passed 81 km from Chennai at 56 kt (104 km/h); storm peak Category 1 · 120 km/h; 144,000 people exposed; $337M capital exposed
Cyclone Vardah
December 7, 2016 — WARNING
Centre passed 13 km from Chennai at 71 kt (131 km/h); storm peak Category 2 · 157 km/h
Tropical Storm Nilam
October 29, 2012 — WATCH
Centre passed 62 km from Chennai at 50 kt (93 km/h); storm peak Tropical Storm · 93 km/h
Cyclone Thane
December 25, 2011 — WATCH
Centre passed 143 km from Chennai at 70 kt (130 km/h); storm peak Category 2 · 167 km/h
Cyclone Laila
May 21, 2010 — INFORMATION
Centre passed 145 km from Chennai at 65 kt (120 km/h); storm peak Category 1 · 120 km/h
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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How this data is built
Chennai, India hurricane risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live hurricane monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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