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{{Short description|North Indian cyclone in 2014}}
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{{Infobox weather event
| name = Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Nilofar
| image = Nilofar 2014-10-28 0939Z.jpg
| caption = Nilofar shortly before peak intensity on October 28
| formed = October 25, 2014
| dissipated = October 31, 2014
}}
{{Infobox weather event/IMD
| winds = 110
| pressure = 950
}}
{{Infobox weather event/SSHWS
| winds = 115
| pressure = 937
}}
{{Infobox weather event/Effects
| fatalities = 4 total
| damages = Minimal
| areas = [[Oman]], India, Pakistan
}}{{Infobox weather event/Footer
| season = [[2014 North Indian Ocean cyclone season]]
}}

'''Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Nilofar'''{{efn|The name ''Nilofar'' ([[Urdu language|Urdu]]: نیلوفر, [[Help:IPA/Urdu|[niːloːˈfəɾ]]]) was contributed by [[Pakistan]] and means "water lily" in [[Urdu language|Urdu]].<ref name=dw>{{cite news|author=Tooba Masood|author2=Sameer Mandhro|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/783140/cyclone-nilofar-whats-in-a-name/|title =Cyclone Nilofar: What's in a name?|work=The Express Tribune|date=October 30, 2014|access-date=April 9, 2016}}</ref>}} was, at the time, the third-[[List of the most intense tropical cyclones|strongest cyclone]] in the [[Arabian Sea]]. In late October 2014, it reached peak [[maximum sustained wind]]s estimated between {{convert|110|kn|km/h mph|order=out|abbr=on|round=5}} and {{convert|115|kn|km/h mph|order=out|abbr=on|round=5}}. The western fringes of the storm caused [[flash flood]]ing in northeastern [[Oman]], killing four people.

Nilofar originated from a [[low-pressure area]] between [[India]] and the [[Arabian Peninsula]]. It developed into a depression on October 25 and moved generally northward through an area of favorable conditions. The system intensified into a [[Tropical cyclone scales#North Indian Ocean|cyclonic storm]] on October 26. Quickly organizing due to the conditions, Nilofar developed a well-defined [[eye (cyclone)|eye]] and structure, attaining its peak intensity on October 28. At the time, Nilofar was expected to make [[landfall]] in western India, prompting evacuations and preparations. However, high [[wind shear]] caused the storm to rapidly weaken, and Nilofar degraded into a remnant low-pressure area on October 31 off the Indian state of [[Gujarat]].

==Meteorological history==
{{storm path|Nilofar 2014 track.png}}
Toward the middle of October 2014, the [[monsoon trough]] was active over the [[Arabian Sea]] off the west coast of India. A circulation formed on October 19 near the [[Lakshadweep]] archipelago, remaining nearly stationary for several days. It developed a distinct [[low-pressure area]] on October 21,<ref name="imd">{{cite report|publisher=India Meteorological Department|pages=87–97|title=WMO/ESCAP Panel on Tropical Cyclones: Annual Review 2014|date=February 2015|access-date=March 25, 2016|url=http://www.rsmcnewdelhi.imd.gov.in/images/pdf/publications/annual-cyclone-review/Annual%20Review-2014.pdf}}</ref> and produced an intense area of [[convection (meteorology)|convection]] by the next day. Despite moderate [[wind shear]], conditions favored further [[tropical cyclogenesis|development]], including warm water temperatures and good [[outflow (meteorology)|outflow]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Significant Tropical Weather Advisory |date=October 22, 2014 |url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/ABIO10-PGTW_201410222330.htm |access-date=March 25, 2016 |publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240522045050/https://www.webcitation.org/6TXBSvINs?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/ABIO10-PGTW_201410222330.htm |archive-date=May 22, 2024 }}</ref> amplified by an [[anticyclone]] to its east-northeast.<ref name="imd"/> The structure became more organized by October 24, when broken [[rainband]]s were rotating around a poorly defined circulation.<ref>{{cite web|title=Significant Tropical Weather Advisory |date=October 24, 2014 |url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/ABIO10-PGTW_201410240630.htm |access-date=March 27, 2016 |publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240522045131/https://www.webcitation.org/6TYfg5qsP?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/ABIO10-PGTW_201410240630.htm |archive-date=May 22, 2024 }}</ref> That day, the American-based [[Joint Typhoon Warning Center]] (JTWC) classified it as a tropical depression, although the agency did not issue warnings at the time.<ref name="bt">{{cite web|title=Best Track Data for Tropical Cyclone 04A (Nilofar)|publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center|access-date=March 27, 2016|date=June 11, 2015|url=http://www.usno.navy.mil/NOOC/nmfc-ph/RSS/jtwc/best_tracks/2014/2014s-bio/bio042014.dat|format=DAT|archive-date=June 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170602110551/http://www.usno.navy.mil/NOOC/nmfc-ph/RSS/jtwc/best_tracks/2014/2014s-bio/bio042014.dat|url-status=dead}}</ref> At 00:00 [[Coordinated Universal Time|UTC]] on October 25, the [[India Meteorological Department]] (IMD) classified the system as a depression about 1270 km (790 mi) southeast of [[Muscat, Oman]].<ref name="imd"/>

When the system first formed, it benefited from warm water temperatures of {{convert|28|to|30|C|F|abbr=on}} and a favorable phase of the [[Madden–Julian oscillation]]. Moderate wind shear and continued interaction with the monsoon dislocated the bulk of the deepest convection to the western periphery.<ref name="imd"/> By 12:00 UTC on October 25, the system organized enough for the JTWC to classify it as Tropical Cyclone 04A, and there were hints of an [[eye (cyclone)|eye feature]] within the thunderstorms. By the time of classification, the storm was moving to the northeast, steered by the [[subtropical ridge]] to the south,<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center |title=Tropical Cyclone 04A (Four) Warning NR 001 |access-date=March 27, 2016 |date=October 25, 2014 |url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTIO31-PGTW_201410251500.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240522044202/https://www.webcitation.org/6TajnKB8P?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTIO31-PGTW_201410251500.htm |archive-date=May 22, 2024 }}</ref> although the motion slowed on October 26 due to competing influence of another subtropical ridge to the northwest.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center |title=Tropical Cyclone 04A (Four) Warning NR 003 |access-date=March 27, 2016 |date=October 26, 2014 |url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTIO31-PGTW_201410260300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240522044243/https://www.webcitation.org/6Tbk4GOXQ?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTIO31-PGTW_201410260300.htm |archive-date=May 22, 2024 }}</ref> That day, the system strengthened quickly; the IMD upgraded the depression to a deep depression at 03:00 UTC, to Cyclonic Storm Nilofar at 06:00 UTC, and further to a [[Tropical cyclone scales#North Indian Ocean|severe cyclonic storm]] at 21:00 UTC.<ref name="imd"/> At 00:00 UTC on October 27, the JTWC upgraded Nilofar to the equivalent of a minimal hurricane, based on the development of a 54 km (33 mi) eye.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center |title=Tropical Cyclone 04A (Nilofar) Warning NR 007 |access-date=March 27, 2016 |date=October 27, 2014 |url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTIO31-PGTW_201410270300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240522044326/https://www.webcitation.org/6TdPBhFvc?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTIO31-PGTW_201410270300.htm |archive-date=May 22, 2024 }}</ref> Throughout that day, the cyclone turned more to the northwest as a ridge built to the east, while the inner core of convection became more symmetrical and compact. Also by that time, [[tropical cyclone forecast model]]s anticipated that Nilofar would eventually recurve to the northeast and make [[landfall]] in western India.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center |title=Tropical Cyclone 04A (Nilofar) Warning NR 008 |access-date=March 27, 2016 |date=October 27, 2014 |url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTIO31-PGTW_201410270900.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240522044405/https://www.webcitation.org/6TdPBSSaX?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTIO31-PGTW_201410270900.htm |archive-date=May 22, 2024 }}</ref>

At 06:00 UTC on October 27, the IMD upgraded Nilofar to a very severe cyclonic storm. The storm was [[rapid intensification|rapidly intensifying]] at the time, after the wind shear had decreased,<ref name="imd"/> and the eye contracted to a diameter of 19 km (12 mi).<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center |title=Tropical Cyclone 04A (Nilofar) Warning NR 010 |access-date=March 27, 2016 |date=October 27, 2014 |url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTIO31-PGTW_201410272100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240522044445/https://www.webcitation.org/6TeoyTMuV?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTIO31-PGTW_201410272100.htm |archive-date=May 22, 2024 }}</ref> At 09:00 UTC on October 28, the IMD upgraded Nilofar further to an extremely severe cyclonic storm.<ref name="imd"/>{{#tag:ref|The [[India Meteorological Department]] implemented the category of [[Tropical cyclone scales#North Indian Ocean|Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm]] in 2015 for storms with winds of {{convert|167|to|221|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}; such intensity was previously considered a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm.<ref>{{cite report|year=2015|title=Joint Session of Panel on Tropical Cyclones & Typhoon Committee|publisher=World Meteorological Organization|access-date=April 9, 2016|url=https://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/tcp/documents/3JS_Reportdraft_FINAL.pdf}}</ref>|group="nb"}} Six hours later, the JTWC estimated peak 1-minute winds of {{convert|115|kn|km/h mph|order=out|abbr=on|round=5}};<ref name="bt"/> at the time, the agency anticipated further strengthening due to the favorable conditions and good organization.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center |title=Tropical Cyclone 04A (Nilofar) Warning NR 013 |access-date=March 28, 2016 |date=October 27, 2014 |url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTIO31-PGTW_201410281500.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240522044930/https://www.webcitation.org/6Tk8RwNUL?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTIO31-PGTW_201410281500.htm |archive-date=May 22, 2024 }}</ref> At 18:00 UTC on October 28, the IMD estimated peak 3-minute winds of {{convert|110|kn|km/h mph|order=out|abbr=on|round=5}}.<ref name="imd"/> At the time, it was the third-strongest storm on record in the Arabian Sea.<ref>{{cite web|date=November 2, 2014|title=Cyclone Nilofar|publisher=NASA Earth Observatory|access-date=March 28, 2016|url=http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=84650}}</ref> On October 29, Nilofar started weakening due to increased wind shear, and the convection diminished in intensity.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center |title=Tropical Cyclone 04A (Nilofar) Warning NR 015 |access-date=March 28, 2016 |date=October 29, 2014 |url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTIO31-PGTW_201410290300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240522045009/https://www.webcitation.org/6Tk8RXitx?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTIO31-PGTW_201410290300.htm |archive-date=May 22, 2024 }}</ref> At the same time, the storm turned northeastward while rounding the ridge to the east.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center |title=Tropical Cyclone 04A (Nilofar) Warning NR 017 |access-date=March 28, 2016 |date=October 29, 2014 |url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTIO31-PGTW_201410291500.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240522044808/https://www.webcitation.org/6Tk8R7hER?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTIO31-PGTW_201410291500.htm |archive-date=May 22, 2024 }}</ref> Increasingly cooler and drier air, as well as cooler waters, caused the storm to degrade rapidly.<ref name="imd"/> The eye, previously small and well defined, dissipated by 06:00 UTC on October 29.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center |title=Tropical Cyclone 04A (Nilofar) Warning NR 016 |access-date=March 28, 2016 |date=October 29, 2014 |url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTIO31-PGTW_201410290900.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240522044852/https://www.webcitation.org/6Tk8RJlM0?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTIO31-PGTW_201410290900.htm |archive-date=May 22, 2024 }}</ref> Later that day, the center began decoupling from the convection, a sign of rapid weakening,<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center |title=Tropical Cyclone 04A (Nilofar) Warning NR 018 |access-date=March 28, 2016 |date=October 29, 2014 |url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTIO31-PGTW_201410292100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240522044727/https://www.webcitation.org/6Tk8QwB6F?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTIO31-PGTW_201410292100.htm |archive-date=May 22, 2024 }}</ref> and by 21:00 UTC the IMD downgraded it to a severe cyclonic storm.<ref name="imd"/> Early on October 30, the JTWC downgraded Nilofar to a tropical storm,<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center |title=Tropical Cyclone 04A (Nilofar) Warning NR 019 |access-date=March 28, 2016 |date=October 30, 2014 |url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTIO31-PGTW_201410300300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240522044646/https://www.webcitation.org/6Tk8QiL42?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTIO31-PGTW_201410300300.htm |archive-date=May 22, 2024 }}</ref> and subsequently the circulation became exposed from the convection.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center |title=Tropical Cyclone 04A (Nilofar) Warning NR 021 |access-date=March 28, 2016 |date=October 30, 2014 |url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTIO31-PGTW_201410301500.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240522044608/https://www.webcitation.org/6Tk8Q6Rxj?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTIO31-PGTW_201410301500.htm |archive-date=May 22, 2024 }}</ref> At 18:00 UTC that day, the JTWC posted their final advisory.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Joint Typhoon Warning Center |title=Tropical Cyclone 04A (Nilofar) Warning NR 022 |access-date=March 28, 2016 |date=October 30, 2014 |url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTIO31-PGTW_201410302100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240522044525/https://www.webcitation.org/6Tk8PqPzy?url=http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/advisories/WTIO31-PGTW_201410302100.htm |archive-date=May 22, 2024 }}</ref> Nilofar weakened further into a depression on October 31, and soon after degenerated into a remnant low off coast of the Indian state of [[Gujarat]].<ref name="imd"/>

==Preparations and impact==
[[File:Nilofar 2014-10-30 0635Z.jpg|thumb|Cyclone Nilofar succumbing to strong wind shear on October 30. Note part of the low-level circulation exposed on the west side of the [[central dense overcast]]]]
Offshore buoys recorded 3.2 m (10.5 ft) waves and winds of 41 km/h (25 mph).<ref name="imd"/> The outskirts of the storm caused flash flooding in [[Al-Rustaq]] in northeastern Oman, killing four people after a vehicle was swept away in a flooded [[wadi]].<ref>{{cite news|newspaper=Times of Oman|date=November 1, 2014|title=Flash flood toll in Oman rises to four}} {{subscription required|via=Lexis Nexis}}</ref> Five people were rescued when another car was stranded amid floods west of Al-Rustaq.<ref>{{cite news|publisher=Green Prophet|author=Basel Ismaiel|title=Cyclone Nilofar is Oman's new meteorological nemesis|date=November 1, 2014|access-date=March 28, 2016|url=http://www.greenprophet.com/2014/11/nilofar-omans-new-meteorological-nemesis/}}</ref>

In the storm's developmental stages, the outskirts of Nilofar dropped {{convert|410|mm|in|abbr=on}} of rainfall in [[Margao]], [[Goa]],<ref name="imd"/> helping the state record its wettest October in four years.<ref>{{cite news|newspaper=Times of India|date=November 4, 2014|title=Hudhud, Nilofar give Goa its wettest October in 4 years}} {{subscription required|via=Lexis Nexis}}</ref> Other nearby areas along India's west coast received heavy rainfall.<ref name="imd"/> The threat of the storm prompted officials to evacuate nearly 30,000 people in western India, utilizing 200 storm shelters.<ref name="bbc30"/> Most of the displaced people were living in thatched huts and weak structures.<ref name="exp"/> In coastal areas, schools were canceled for two days.<ref name="bbc30">{{cite news|agency=BBC News|title=India's Gujarat state braces for Cyclone Nilofar|date=October 30, 2014|access-date=March 28, 2016|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-29828799}}</ref> Most of the evacuees quickly returned home after the storm weakened.<ref name="toi31"/> To minimize damage, trees were trimmed down to eliminate damage due to falling debris, and a total suspension of fishing activities was ordered,<ref name="exp">{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/cyclone-nilofer-likely-to-hit-gujarat-coast/|title=Cyclone Nilofar: Severe storm to hit Gujarat on Oct 31 morning |work=The Indian Express|date=October 27, 2014}}</ref> with about 5,000 boats advised to return to port.<ref>{{cite news|publisher=BBC News|title=Cyclone Nilofar approaches India's Gujarat state|date=October 27, 2014|access-date=March 28, 2016|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-29782656}}</ref> Officials in Gujarat sent a warning of the storm to all operators of [[Amateur radio|ham radios]].<ref>{{cite news|date=November 2, 2014|title=Shortage of Ham radio operators in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana|work=The Times of India|access-date=March 28, 2016|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Shortage-of-Ham-radio-operators-in-Andhra-Pradesh-Telangana/articleshow/45008509.cms}}</ref> A distant warning signal 2 was hoisted in the ports of [[Kandla]] and [[Mundra]]. [[National Disaster Response Force]] deployed rescue and rehabilitation teams at [[Gandhidham]], [[Dwarka]], [[Porbandar]], [[Veraval]], [[Rajkot]] and [[Bhuj]] while standby teams were stationed at [[Ahmedabad]] and [[Vadodara]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/gujarat/ndrf-positions-teams-as-nilofar-approaches-gujarat-coast_1490648.html|publisher=Zee News|date=October 28, 2014|title=NDRF positions teams as 'Nilofar' approaches Gujarat coast}}</ref><ref name=toia>{{cite web|title=Cyclone Nilofar: NDRF pre-positioning teams in Gujarat, DoT announces measures|work=The Times of India|date=October 27, 2014|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Cyclone-Nilofar-NDRF-pre-positioning-teams-in-Gujarat-DoT-announces-measures/articleshow/44958805.cms|access-date=October 27, 2014}}</ref> After facing problems during [[2014 India–Pakistan floods|deadly floods]] in September and [[Cyclone Hudhud]] in October, mobile companies enacted greater preparations during Nilofar to guarantee operations during the storm, including an emergency hotline, setting up internet in shelters, and mobile cell towers.<ref>{{cite news|newspaper=The Economic Times|date=October 31, 2014|title=Telcos better prepared to tackle Cyclone Nilofar}} {{subscription required|via=Lexis Nexis}}</ref> Despite the threat from the storm, Nilofar only produced light rainfall and gusty winds along the Gujarat coast.<ref name="toi31">{{cite news|date=October 31, 2014|title=Gujarat heaves sigh of relief as cyclone Nilofar fizzles out|work=The Times of India|access-date=March 28, 2016|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Gujarat-heaves-sigh-of-relief-as-cyclone-Nilofar-fizzles-out/articleshow/44994689.cms}}</ref> Unseasonable rainfall damaged mangoes in [[Maharashtra]], causing prices to rise.<ref>{{cite news|work=Pune Mirror|author=Sandip Dighe|access-date=March 28, 2016|date=March 2, 2015|title=Showers to Rain on Mango Lovers' Parade|url=http://www.punemirror.in/pune/civic/Showers-to-rain-on-mango-lovers-parade/articleshow/46424266.cms}}</ref> Shifting air patterns brought cooler temperatures to western India, signaling the end of the monsoon season,<ref>{{cite news|date=November 1, 2014|title=Cool weather sets in, winter ahead|work=The Times of India|access-date=March 28, 2016|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Cool-weather-sets-in-winter-ahead/articleshow/45001264.cms}}</ref> while also bringing haze and smog over [[Delhi]] from polluting areas to the south.<ref>{{cite news|date=October 31, 2014|title=Haze in Delhi due to agri-waste burning|work=The Times of India|access-date=March 28, 2016|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Haze-in-Delhi-due-to-agri-waste-burning/articleshow/44999488.cms}}</ref>

In Pakistan, fishermen were also warned to avoid the sea, and people in coastal areas were evacuated. The country's [[Pakistan Navy|navy]], [[Pakistan Coast Guard|coast guard]], [[Pakistan Maritime Security Agency]], and fishermen organizations helped rescue fishermen stationed offshore.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-pakistan-braces-up-of-cyclone-nilofar-2029858|title=Pakistan braces for cyclone Nilofar|publisher=DNA|date=October 28, 2014}}</ref> Along the coast of [[Sindh]] province, bathing and swimming were banned for several days.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cyclone Nilofar: Sindh coastal belt closed till November 2|work=The News International, Pakistan|date=October 27, 2014|url=http://www.thenews.com.pk/article-163962-Cyclone-Nilofar:-Sindh-coastal-belt-closed-till-November-2|access-date=October 27, 2014}}</ref> There were minor power outages in [[Karachi]] due to heavy rainfall from Nilofar.<ref>{{cite news|work=Pakistan Today|date=November 1, 2014|title=K-Electric's 120 feeders trip as first rains lash city|access-date=March 28, 2016|url=http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2014/11/01/city/karachi/k-electrics-120-feeders-trip-as-first-rains-lash-city/}}</ref>

==See also==
{{portal|Tropical cyclones}}
* [[List of Gujarat tropical cyclones]]
*[[Cyclone Gonu]] – strongest tropical cyclone on record in the Arabian Sea
*[[Cyclone Chapala]] – second-strongest tropical cyclone on record in the Arabian Sea

==Notes==
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==References ==
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==External links==
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*[http://www.nrlmry.navy.mil/tcdat/tc14/IO/04A.NILOFAR/ 04A.NILOFAR] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210922052431/http://www.nrlmry.navy.mil/tcdat/tc14/IO/04A.NILOFAR/ |date=2021-09-22 }} from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

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Cyclone Nilofar - Revision history

Gasperalmeida at 06:11, 17 April 2026