1977–78 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season

1977–78 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season
Season summary map
Seasonal boundaries
First system formedNovember 18, 1977
Last system dissipatedMarch 23, 1978
Strongest storm
NameAurore
  Maximum winds170 km/h (105 mph)
(10-minute sustained)
  Lowest pressure927 hPa (mbar)
Seasonal statistics
Total depressions14
Total storms12
Tropical cyclones2
Intense tropical cyclones1
Total fatalities2
Total damageUnknown
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The 1977–78 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season was an above average cyclone season. The season officially ran from November 1, 1977, to April 30, 1978.