During the start of the current decade, 137 disasters caused by tropical cyclones were reported worldwide. The 10-year period with the highest recorded figures was between 2000 and 2009, where 534 tropical cyclone caused disasters were reported. During the same time frame, the number of deaths reported due to cyclones was also the highest. Economic losses due to cyclones increased every decade for the past 50 years.
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