1961 North Indian Ocean cyclone season

The 1961 North Indian Ocean cyclone season was a series of tropical cyclones that occurred in the North Indian Ocean, primarily affecting the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. The season is notable for a total of six significant cyclonic disturbances, with one cyclone reaching severe intensity. The most impactful system was the 1961 Andhra Pradesh cyclone, which formed in late September and resulted in widespread devastation across southeastern India, causing considerable loss of life and property. Overall, the season highlighted the challenges of tropical cyclone forecasting in the region, as well as the vulnerability of coastlines to severe weather. The season officially spanned from April 1 to December 31, 1961.