If a tropical disturbance reaches moderate tropical storm status between 55°E and 90°E, then the Sub-regional Tropical Cyclone Advisory Centre in Mauritius assigns the appropriate name to the storm. A new annual list is used every year so no names are retired.
If a tropical disturbance reaches moderate tropical storm status within the 55°E to 90°E zone, the Sub-regional Tropical Cyclone Advisory Centre in Mauritius assigns the suitable name to the storm. A fresh annual list is employed each year so no names are removed from circulation.