 Of the eight depressions, six intensified into a deep depression, which has maximum sustained winds of 50–61 km/h (32–38 mph).Four deep depressions strengthened further into a cyclonic storm, which has sustained winds of at least 65 km/h (40 mph).Two storms during the season became a very severe cyclonic storm, which is the equivalent of hurricane status, with winds of at least 120 km/h (75 mph).