2026 North Indian cyclone season
Apr–Jun · Oct–Dec · Season in progress
The 2026 North Indian cyclone season has had 1 named storm, 0 at hurricane strength and 0 major storms so far, against a 1991–2020 average of 3.2, 0.9 and 0.5 by October 1. No storm has reached hurricane strength yet: the strongest, Tropical Storm 1B, peaked at 50 mph (45 kt).
2026 season at a glance
- Named storms: 1 so far (1991–2020 average 6.3; 3.2 by October 1).
- Hurricane strength (64 kt+): 0 (average 2.0; 0.9 by October 1).
- Major, 96 kt+: 0 (average 1.0).
- Accumulated cyclone energy: 1.0 so far, 4% of the 24 average.
- Named-storm days: 1.5, counting each six-hourly fix at 34 kt or more as a quarter day.
- First named storm: Tropical Storm 1B, September 22.
- First storm at hurricane strength: none yet.
- Most recent named storm: Tropical Storm 1B, September 22.
- All systems tracked: 1, every one of which reached tropical-storm strength.
Counts use 1-minute best-track winds: named storms reached 34 kt (39 mph), the next column 64 kt (74 mph) and major storms 96 kt (111 mph). Regional agencies here use 10-minute winds (3-minute in India), so their official counts can differ.
Every storm of the 2026 season
| Storm | Dates | Peak | Min pressure | Landfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TD 1B | – | TS | 987 mb | Vizianagaram, India |
- TD 1B: This system formed in the North Indian in September 2026 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 987 mb. It made landfall near Vizianagaram, India. The system was tracked for 1 day.
Each summary is built from the storm’s best track.
Strongest storm of 2026 so far
Tropical Storm 1B was the strongest storm so far, peaking at 50 mph (85 km/h), with a lowest pressure of 987 mb, on September 23. It stayed below hurricane strength (64 kt, 74 mph).
134 North Indian storms since 1980 peaked higher, and 40 matched it. It produced 100% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.
Landfalls in 2026
1 of the season’s 1 systems made landfall, none of them at hurricane strength. Each landfall point is listed with the nearest town and the wind at that moment.
- September 24: TD 1B near Vizianagaram, India, 40 mph (tropical storm)
How 2026 ranks since 1980
So far, the season ranks 47th of 47 North Indian seasons since 1980 for named storms, 39th for hurricane strength (tied with 8 other seasons) and 47th for accumulated cyclone energy.
The record since 1980 is 11 named storms, in 1998, and the highest ACE is 85, in 2019. Rankings for a season in progress change as storms form.
2026 storm names
No storm in the 2026 season was named.
1 system was tracked without a name and is listed by number.
2026 season FAQ
How many named storms so far in 2026?
As of October 1, the 2026 North Indian cyclone season has had 1 named storm, 0 at hurricane strength and 0 major storms. A whole season averages 6.3 named storms (1991–2020), and 3.2 have usually formed by this date. The most recent to form was Tropical Storm 1B, on September 22.
What is the strongest storm of the 2026 season so far?
Tropical Storm 1B. It peaked at 50 mph (85 km/h, 45 kt) with a lowest pressure of 987 mb on September 23. It stayed below hurricane strength (64 kt, 74 mph). 134 North Indian storms since 1980 peaked higher. It produced 100% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.
When does the 2026 season end?
The North Indian Ocean has no official season. Cyclones peak before the monsoon, in May and June, and again after it, from October to December, and every storm that forms by December 31 counts toward the 2026 season. Since 1980, 31 North Indian storms reached tropical-storm strength in December.