[Life] CWA Reveals 9 New Typhoon Names, Including 'Dim Sum' and 'Frog'
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The Central Weather Administration (CWA) announced today (23rd) that nine typhoon names have been updated this year, such as 'Dim Sum' named by Hong Kong or 'Frog' named by North Korea. Following the eighth typhoon 'Fig', typhoons 'White Dolphin' and 'Whale' may appear later today.
According to CWA typhoon news, there are currently two typhoons dancing on the sea, including the seventh typhoon 'Mikala' and the eighth typhoon 'Fig' of this year. Both typhoons are predicted to turn northward and move towards the sea south of Japan.
The CWA stated on its Facebook page 'Reporting Weather - CWA' today that the nine typhoons removed from the list by the World Meteorological Organization in 2024 have also had their names changed this year, joining the rotation with new names. According to the pattern, these new typhoon names will appear in the Pacific or South China Sea around 2029 to 2030.
The CWA pointed out that the nine new typhoon names include 'Gaeki' named by Cambodia, which is the name of a tree; 'Frog' named by North Korea and 'Dim Sum' (Cantonese style) named by Hong Kong, representing local cuisine; and Japan contributed two astronomical constellation names, 'Hibi' representing Hydra and 'Funami' representing Puppis.
Additionally, 'Tiru' from Micronesia means a greeting in the local language; 'Nani' from South Korea symbolizes wings; 'Bualoi' from Thailand represents the East; and finally, 'Hoa Ban' named by Vietnam, is the name of a flower.
The CWA explained that the naming of typhoons in the Northwest Pacific and South China Sea is coordinated by the Typhoon Committee under the United Nations World Meteorological Organization. The committee consists of 14 countries or regions, each contributing 10 names, totaling 140 names that are used in rotation.
With an average of about 26 typhoons forming in the Northwest Pacific each year, the list of names is used up approximately every 5 to 6 years. Once the last name is used, the next typhoon will revert to the first name in the list.
The CWA stated that a typhoon name is usually permanently removed for two main reasons: first, if it caused devastating destruction, resulting in severe casualties or significant economic losses; second, if the name causes controversy or misunderstanding, has negative connotations in certain languages, or conflicts with the religious views of some countries, it may be proposed for replacement.
The CWA concluded by mentioning that following 'Fig', typhoons 'White Dolphin' and 'Whale' are expected to appear this year. However, the intensity and impact of a typhoon have no real connection to its name; even if typhoons share the same name, their actual track and development depend on the prevailing atmospheric conditions. (Editor: Song Wanyuan)
Source Link: https://www.rti.org.tw/news?uid=3&pid=216262
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