In 1687, a powerful cyclone struck the Coromandel Coast of southeastern India, causing widespread destruction and storm surges. This natural disaster highlighted the vulnerability of coastal communities to extreme weather events. The cyclone's impact on local economies and infrastructure underscored the importance of understanding and preparing for natural disasters in historical contexts.

The cyclone in the Coromandel Coast in 1687 influenced regional Tamil and colonial accounts of maritime peril. Poets of the time captured the dramatic events in their verses, reflecting on nature's power and human vulnerability, contributing to the literary tradition of disaster.