The 1961/62 season of five cyclones did not commence until after the first week in January, and activity continued until 6th March. The first four cyclones brought heavy and wide spread rains to the Kimberley region of Western Australia which caused flooding and erosion and resultant damage to roads and crossings, but no damage from wind was reported. The last identified cyclone of the season, and the least active, occurred in the Cocos Island area. There were, however, an umber of likely circulations in the Indian Ocean as late as May. Two of the cyclones followed unusual paths. One moved inland from the ocean, intensified, and then moved out to sea again after several days. The other originated over the land, moved out to sea and then exhibited multiple recurvature. The depressions are classified according to size and intensity, listed and catalogued, and finally, discussed in detail.
Perth Staff of Divisional Off ice (Sat,) studied this question.