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Typhoon Bopha (disambiguation)

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The name Bopha has been used to name three tropical cyclones in the western north Pacific The name was submitted by Cambodia and is a flower and girl's name.

  • Tropical Storm Bopha (2000) (T0015, 24W, Ningning) – An erratically moving system that eventually affected the Philippines.
  • Severe Tropical Storm Bopha (2006) (T0609, 10W, Inday) – Caused minor impact on Taiwan.
  • Typhoon Bopha (2012) (T1224, 26W, Pablo) – A very powerful late-season tropical cyclone which formed unusually close to the equator.

    • The name Bopha was retired by the WMO during February 2013 due to its destruction in the Philippines. The name was replaced by Ampil which is yet to be used.

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