Cyclone Luban
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | October 6, 2018 |
Dissipated | October 15, 2018 |
Very severe cyclonic storm | |
3-minute sustained (IMD) | |
Highest winds | 140 km/h (85 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 978 hPa (mbar); 28.88 inHg |
Category 2-equivalent tropical cyclone | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
Highest winds | 155 km/h (100 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 959 hPa (mbar); 28.32 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 14 total |
Damage | $1 billion (2018 USD) |
Areas affected | Oman, Somalia, Yemen |
IBTrACS | |
Part of the 2018 North Indian Ocean cyclone season |
Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Luban was the third
Upon moving ashore, Cyclone Luban produced flooding rains in Somalia, Oman, and Yemen. The cyclone killed 14 people in Yemen, when heavy rainfall cut off villages and damaged roads. Damage in the country was estimated at US$1 billion.[nb 1] In Oman, desert rainfall caused a small locust outbreak. Luban coexisted with Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Titli in the Bay of Bengal, marking the first time since 1971 that two storms of such intensity were active at the same time in the North Indian Ocean.
Meteorological history
On October 4, an
By that time the JTWC initiated advisories, Luban had rotating
Caught between two ridges, Luban moved slowly toward the Arabian Peninsula. The slow movement caused upwelling, which cooled the waters, thus weakening the cyclone despite otherwise favorable conditions. The central core of convection diminished and became restricted to the eastern side of the circulation.[11][12] On October 13, thunderstorm activity increased over the center, signaling some re-intensification.[13] Luban again weakened as it approached land, affected by the cooler water and air temperatures.[14] On October 14, around 06:00 UTC, Luban made landfall in eastern Yemen, about 30 km (20 mi) south of Al Ghaydah, with winds of 75 km/h (45 mph).[15] The storm rapidly weakened over the dry and mountainous terrain,[16] degenerating into a well-marked low on October 15.[1]
Preparations, impact, and aftermath
The IMD advised fishermen not to go into deep waters of the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Aden.[17] Omani officials closed schools and recommended that residents in the storm's path to avoid low-lying areas.[18] As Luban made landfall, the storm dropped heavy rainfall in southern Oman that caused flash flooding. Dalkout reported a 24-hour precipitation total of 145 mm (5.71 in) and Salalah of 138 mm (5.43 in).[19] The rains created temporary lakes between desert dunes, which produced a small locust outbreak.[20] To the south of the center, the outer rainbands of Luban dropped rains in Puntland, Somalia.[21]
Cyclone Luban struck Yemen in the midst of a
In the storm's aftermath, various governments and
See also
Notes
- ^ All damage totals are in 2018 United States dollars unless otherwise noted.
References
- ^ a b c d e Very Severe Cyclonic Storm, 'LUBAN' over the Arabian Sea (06 – 15 October 2018): A Report (PDF) (Report). India Meteorological Department. December 2018. Retrieved January 26, 2019.
- ^ Significant Tropical Weather Outlook for the Indian Ocean (Report). Joint Typhoon Warning Center. October 4, 2018. Archived from the original on October 6, 2018. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
- ^ Significant Tropical Weather Outlook for the Indian Ocean (Report). Joint Typhoon Warning Center. October 5, 2018. Archived from the original on October 6, 2018. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
- ^ a b Tropical Cyclone 05A (Five) Warning NR 001 (Report). Joint Typhoon Warning Center. October 8, 2018. Archived from the original on October 8, 2018. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
- ^ Naresh Kumar (October 10, 2018). Bulletin No: 11 (BOB 08/2018) and Bulletin No. : 21 (ARB 04/2018) (PDF) (Report). India Meteorological Department. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- ^ Tropical Cyclone 05A (Luban) Warning NR 008 (Report). Joint Typhoon Warning Center. Archived from the original on October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
- ^ S. D. Kotal (October 10, 2018). Bulletin No: 11 (BOB 08/2018) and Bulletin No. : 21 (ARB 04/2018) (PDF) (Report). India Meteorological Department. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- ^ Tropical Cyclone 05A (Luban) Warning NR 010 (Report). Joint Typhoon Warning Center. Archived from the original on October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
- ^ Tropical Cyclone 05A (Luban) Warning NR 010 (Report). Joint Typhoon Warning Center. Archived from the original on October 11, 2018. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
- ^ D. Joardar (October 10, 2018). Bulletin NO.: 22 (BOB 08/2018) and Bulletin NO. : 32 (ARB 04/2018) (PDF) (Report). India Meteorological Department. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 11, 2018. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- ^ Tropical Cyclone 05A (Luban) Warning NR 015 (Report). Joint Typhoon Warning Center. October 12, 2018. Archived from the original on October 12, 2018. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- ^ Tropical Cyclone 05A (Luban) Warning NR 017 (Report). Joint Typhoon Warning Center. Archived from the original on October 12, 2018. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- ^ Tropical Cyclone 05A (Luban) Warning NR 022 (Report). Joint Typhoon Warning Center. October 13, 2018. Archived from the original on October 14, 2018. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- ^ Tropical Cyclone 05A (Luban) Warning NR 025 (Report). Joint Typhoon Warning Center. October 13, 2018. Archived from the original on October 14, 2018. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- ^ Tropical Cyclone Advisory Bulletin No. 51 (PDF) (Report). India Meteorological Department. October 14, 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 14, 2018. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- ^ Tropical Cyclone 05A (Luban) Warning NR 026 (Report). Joint Typhoon Warning Center. October 14, 2018. Archived from the original on October 14, 2018. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- ^ Sunitha Devi (October 10, 2018). Bulletin NO.: 19 (BOB 08/2018) and Bulletin NO. : 29 (ARB 04/2018)-Modified (PDF) (Report). India Meteorological Department. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- ^ "Cyclone Luban: Storm closing in on Salalah, heavy rains in Dhofar". Lhaleej Times. October 14, 2018. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- ^ Dr. Jeff Masters (October 15, 2018). "94L Headed Towards Belize; Tara Drenching Mexico; Luban Floods Yemen". Weatherunderground.com. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- ^ Desert Locust Bulletin 483 (December 2018) (PDF). Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (Report). January 9, 2019. ReliefWeb. Retrieved January 26, 2019.
- ^ Somalia Rainfall Forecast - Issued: 17 October 2018. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (Report). October 17, 2018. ReliefWeb. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
- ^ Global Emergency Overview Weekly Picks, 16 October 2018. Assessment Capacities Project (Report). October 16, 2018. ReliefWeb. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- ^ UNFPA rushes emergency supplies for cyclone-affected South-east Yemen. United Nations Population Fund (Report). October 15, 2018. ReliefWeb. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- ^ a b "Govt. Report: Luban Storm cost US$ one billion". Debriefer. November 2, 2018. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- ^ Yemen UNHCR Update, 13 - 26 October 2018 (PDF) (Report). October 26, 2018. ReliefWeb. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
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ignored (help) - ^ "Yemen says 14 killed in Cyclone Luban". Associated Press News. October 28, 2018. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f Yemen: Cyclone Luban Flash Update #3 (21 October 2018) (PDF). United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (Report). October 21, 2018. ReliefWeb. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- ^ Ahmed Al-Haj (October 17, 2018). "Update: Cyclone Luban Hits Yemen, Injuring Dozens, Destroying Property". Insurance Journal. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- ^ a b c d Yemen: Cyclone Luban Flash Update #1 (15 October 2018). United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (Report). October 15, 2018. ReliefWeb. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- ^ a b Hassan Bashir (October 27, 2018). "ERC ends isolation of cyclone-hit Mukalla villages". Emirates News Agency. ReliefWeb. Retrieved November 1, 2018.