The name Rai has been used for two tropical cyclones in the western north Pacific Ocean. The name was contributed by Micronesia where large carved artifacts called Rai stones are a national symbol. It replaced Fanapi after the 2010 storm, which replaced Rananim after the 2004 storm.
- Tropical Storm Rai (2016) (T1615, 19W) – a short-lived storm that made landfall on Indochina.
- Typhoon Rai (2021) (T2122, 28W, Odette) – a powerful Category 5-equivalent super typhoon that caused severe and widespread damage in the Southern and Central Philippines.
In 2023, the name Rai was announced to be retired and will no longer be used. In 2024, it was replaced by Sarbul, which is a Yapese word for tradewind. [1] [2]
References
- ^ "REPORT OF THE FIFTY-FIFTH SESSION OF TYPHOON COMMITTEE" (PDF). Typhoon Committee. April 30, 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
- ^ "LIST OF RETIRED TROPICAL CYCLONE NAMES". Typhoon Committee. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
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The name Rai has been used for two tropical cyclones in the western north Pacific Ocean. The name was contributed by Micronesia where large carved artifacts called Rai stones are a national symbol. It replaced Fanapi after the 2010 storm, which replaced Rananim after the 2004 storm.
- Tropical Storm Rai (2016) (T1615, 19W) – a short-lived storm that made landfall on Indochina.
- Typhoon Rai (2021) (T2122, 28W, Odette) – a powerful Category 5-equivalent super typhoon that caused severe and widespread damage in the Southern and Central Philippines.
In 2023, the name Rai was announced to be retired and will no longer be used. In 2024, it was replaced by Sarbul, which is a Yapese word for tradewind. [1] [2]
References
- ^ "REPORT OF THE FIFTY-FIFTH SESSION OF TYPHOON COMMITTEE" (PDF). Typhoon Committee. April 30, 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
- ^ "LIST OF RETIRED TROPICAL CYCLONE NAMES". Typhoon Committee. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
If an internal link incorrectly led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended storm article.