cyclonic

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Rescuers in Indonesia are searching for at least 400 people who have been reported missing, many believed to be buried under landslides, after cyclonic rains caused disastrous flooding nearly a week ago.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

The DMC said a cyclonic storm named "Ditwah" was moving across the island's eastern region, resulting in heavy rains across the country.

From Barron's • Nov. 28, 2025

The cyclonic storms, known as western disturbances, typically bring heavy snow to the Himalayas from December to March.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2024

But this holiday low-pressure system is cut off from the stream and merely wobbling its way toward Southern California in a cyclonic flow.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2023

The Depression must have hit the white section of Stamps with cyclonic impact, but it seeped into the Black area slowly, like a thief with misgivings.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou