List of storms named Megi
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The name Megi (Korean: 메기) has been used for four tropical cyclones in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. The name was submitted by South Korea and is a Korean word for catfish.
- Typhoon Megi (2004) (T0415, 18W, Lawin) – moved through the Ryūkyū islands before passing between South Korea and Japan
- Typhoon Megi (2010) (T1013, 15W, Juan) – a strong Category 5 typhoon that struck Luzon
- Typhoon Megi (2016) (T1617, 20W, Helen) – a large typhoon that made landfall in Taiwan as a Category 3 typhoon
- Tropical Storm Megi (2022) (T2202, 03W, Agaton) – a deadly tropical cyclone that stalled in Leyte Gulf, bringing widespread flooding to the Philippines
After the 2022 storm, the name Megi was announced to be retired and will no longer be used. In 2024, the name was replaced by Gosari, which is a Korean food for bracken.[1]
This article includes a list of named storms that share the same name (or similar names).
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References[edit]
- ^ "LIST OF RETIRED TROPICAL CYCLONE NAMES". Typhoon Committee. Retrieved March 12, 2024.