1971–72 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season
| 1971–72 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season | |
|---|---|
Season summary map  | |
| Seasonal boundaries | |
| First system formed | 9 July 1971 | 
| Last system dissipated | 11 March 1972 | 
| Strongest storm | |
| Name | Fabienne | 
| • Maximum winds | 215 km/h (130 mph) (10-minute sustained)  | 
| • Lowest pressure | 967 hPa (mbar) | 
| Seasonal statistics | |
| Total depressions | 9 | 
| Total storms | 9 | 
| Tropical cyclones | 4 | 
| Intense tropical cyclones | 1 | 
| Total fatalities | 7 | 
| Total damage | Unknown | 
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The 1971–72 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season was a below-average cyclone season. The season officially ran from November 1, 1971, to April 30, 1972.