In 1998, a severe tropical cyclone hit the port.
They also noted that there was an even chance of having a severe tropical cyclone in the region during the season.
The system steadily intensified as it moved west, becoming a severe tropical cyclone on 4 April.
The new country was still recovering from a severe cyclone that hit the area in 1970 and cause 250,000 deaths.
His dedicated services to the people especially during the times of severe cyclone will be gratefully remembered even today.
This was one of the severest cyclones of the last century.
This was primarily due to two severe tropical cyclones passing close to the mountain.
It strengthened rapidly and became the first severe tropical cyclone of the season on 15 January.
Overnight on 22 March, it became a severe tropical cyclone.
This severe cyclone killed 80,000 people and caused significant damage.