2000 Sri Lanka cyclone
The 2000 Sri Lanka cyclone (IMD designation: BOB 06 JTWC designation: 04B) was the strongest tropical cyclone to hit Sri Lanka since 1978. It is the fourth tropical storm and the second very dangerous storm in the 2000 North Indian Ocean cyclone season. It formed from an area of disturbed weather in the Bay of Bengal on December 25, 2000. It moved west, and quickly became very strong under conditions that were liked by the cyclone. It got to a top wind speed of . The cyclone hit east Sri Lanka at the highest strength, then became weak slightly while crossing the island. It ended in on 28 December. The storm closed into a low stage later, before  joining with a trough on the next day.