In late November, a convective system crossed the Malay Peninsula and developed into an intense tropical cyclone, reaching estimated peak winds of 165 km/h (105 mph) on December 4.

While at peak intensity, the cyclone moved ashore southern India near Karaikal, causing widespread damage estimated at US$216 million (1993 USD).

[2] The basin's activity is sub-divided between the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal on opposite coasts of India, and is generally split before and after the monsoon season.

[2] The first depression of the season originated early on June 17 off the east coast of India, about 150 km (95 mi) southwest of Kolkata.

As it progressed into Bangladesh, the system intensified further into a deep depression, with maximum sustained winds estimated at 55 km/h (35 mph) by the IMD.

The deep depression weakened as it reached northern Bangladesh, dissipating over Assam in eastern India on June 19.

[6] In response to the flooding, the Bangladesh government worked in tandem with non-government organizations to provide food, medicine, and financial assistance to storm victims.

On November 12, it re-intensified into a depression, after convection increased over the center, and the IMD gave the storm a new identifier, ARB 02.

[2] Officials issued storm warnings for Karachi, Pakistan, in anticipation that the cyclone would continue on its trajectory and move inland.

High seas flooded the port of Keti Bandar, forcing residents to seek higher grounds.

A fishing boat capsized off the southeast coast of Pakistan; ten of the crew were rescued, but two fishermen drowned.

The system entered the eastern Bay of Bengal on November 29, and convection increased further in conjunction with a weak circulation.

The storm gradually intensified while moving west-northwestward toward southeastern India, developing an eye in the center of the convection.

On December 4 between 04:00–05:00 UTC, the cyclone made landfall near the city of Karaikal, which recorded gusts of 198 km/h (123 mph) during the storm's passage.

The storm rapidly weakened over land to depression intensity, and the IMD stopped tracking the system late on December 4.

[12] The IMD issued hourly warnings for southern India in advance of the cyclone, through electronic and print media.

[13] A 3 to 4 m (9.8 to 13.1 ft) storm surge flooded 60 coastal villages, and waters reached 22 km (14 mi) inland.

[14] After the storm, local governments worked to restore power lines and damaged roads,[16] while also providing food and fuel to affected residents.

[15] Typhoon Manny, a long-tracked storm in the western Pacific Ocean, dissipated as a tropical cyclone over the Malay Peninsula on December 15.