As per JTWC, Cyclone Arnab had maximum windspeed 120knots, Cyclone Murasu maximum windspeed 85 knots.
Based on JTWC records for 1st time after 2013 & only 3rd time in satellite era (since 1982), two Category 2 or higher intensity cyclones formed in the post-monsoon season in the Bay of Bengal.
Since 1982, other two years with two category 2 or higher intensity cyclones in post-monsoon season were 1999 and 2013.
For the 1st time in an El Nino year, two category 2 or higher intensity cyclones formed in the Bay of Bengal during the post-monsoon season (Based on JTWC records).
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