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Cyclone Delia (1963)

Delia was a Category 1 cyclone of the 1963 South Indian Ocean season. It was tracked from January 9, 1963 to January 20, 1963, about 11 days, and covered 3,224 miles.

At its peak it had winds of 80 mph (130 km/h).

Peak wind: 80 mph
Lowest pressure: Not recorded
Strongest: Category 1 cyclone
Duration: 11 days
Track length: 3,224 mi
Energy (ACE): 5.0

Track coloured by strength. January 9, 1963 to January 20, 1963.

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How it compares

Peak winds: 363rd highest of 951 South Indian Ocean storms on record, tied with Cyclone Honde (2025), Cyclone Chalane (2021), Cyclone Flamboyan (2018) and 23 more.
Energy: 57% of the 1963 South Indian Ocean season's ACE.