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Cyclone Yemyin (Pakistan) - June 2007730 people died in Paskitan when Cyclone Yemyin struck in June 2007. The devastating storm affected two million people and caused widespread flooding and damage. 
Cyclone Gonu (Arabian Sea) - June 2007Cyclone Gonu caused a great deal of damage along the coast of Oman in June 2007. 50 people were killed and as many as 20,000 affected. 
Cyclone Gamede (Reunion) - March 2007A large storm, Cyclone Gamede killed four people in Mauritius and Reunion. Thousands of people were affected on the islands by days of heavy rain and flood damage. 
Typhoon Durian (Philippines) - December 2006It is estimated that a thousand people died in the Philippines when Typhoon Durian struck in November and December 2006. Tends of thousands of people were affected by the damage to houses and infrastructure as well as mudslides caused by heavy rain. 
Hurricane Paul (Mexico) - October 2006Thousands of homes were damaged by flooding and 20,000 people evacuated when Hurricane Paul struck Mexico in October 2006. Four people were killed. 
Typhoon Yagi (Pacific Ocean) - September 2006Typhoon Yagi caused moderate damage in the Pacific Ocean during September 2006, affected a Japanese resort island. No casualties were reported, but 150 people were evacuated in advance of the storm. 
Typhoon Shanshan (Taiwan) - September 2006This Envisat image, acquired by the MERIS instrument shows Typhoon Shanshan, a powerful storm that passed close to Taiwan in September 2006. 
Hurricane John (Mexico) - September 2006Hurricane John struck Mexico in September 2006, leaving thousands homeless and killing five people. The storm's powerful winds and heavy rain, along with subsequent flooding, destroyed hundreds of homes. 
Hurricane Ernesto (Florida) - August 2006Hurricane Ernesto brought flooding to the southeastern United States in August 2006, damaging hundreds of homes and affecting thousands of people. 
Typhoon Saomai (Taiwan/China) - August 2006Over 400 people died in China and Taiwan in August 2006 when Typhoon Saomai struck. Thousands of homes were destroyed and flooding caused major damage to buildings and roads. 
Tropical Storm Alberto (Florida) - June 2006These Medium Resolution Spectrometer (MERIS) images acquired on 14, 13 and 11 June 2006 over the State of Florida, show Tropical Storm Alberto during its evolution. 
Typhoon Chanchu (China) - May 2006It was estimated that 25 people died in China due to Typhoon Chanchu in May 2006. Almost 200 homes were flooded and landslides caused further damage. 
Cyclone Monica (Australia) - April 2006These Envisat MERIS images show Cyclone Monica, which caused damage in Australia in April 2006. 
Cyclone Glenda (Australia) - March 2006Cyclone Glenda, which caused relatively minor damage in Australia during March 2006, can be seen in this Envisat MERIS image. 
Cyclone Larry (Queensland, Australia) - March 2006Cyclone Larry was described as the worst storm to affect Queensland in decades when it hit Australia in March 2006. Many towns suffered heavy damage, with some experiencing the almost total destruction of their homes. Despite the devastating impact on buildings, only one person was reported killed. 
Typhoon in the Indian Ocean - February 2006This Medium Resolution Imaging Spectrometer (MERIS) image was acquired on 28 February 2006 over the Indian Ocean and shows an unnamed storm. The map shows the latest JTWC forecast positions for the current Tropical Storm/Typhoon in the West Pacific. 
Cyclone Clare (Australia) - January 2006Parts of Australia suffered minor damage from Cyclone Clare in January 2006. The storm's heavy rain caused flooding, but prevention measures reduced damage to property. 
Typhoon Kai-tak (Vietnam) - November 200519 people died when Typhoon Kai-Tak struck Vietnam in late October 2005. 
Hurricane Wilma (Caribbean Sea) - October 200563 people died in the Caribbean, United States and Mexico in October 2006 when Hurricane Wilma struck. Subsequent flooding and landslides caused further disruption and damage. 
Hurricane Stan (Mexico) - October 2005Hurricane Stan caused devastation in Central America in October 2005. In Guatemala it was impossible for responders to take a full toll of the dead due to the impact of mudslides and landslides on several towns. It was estimated that 1513 people in total died in Central America during the storm. |
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