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Typhoon Mitag

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The name Mitag has been used to name three tropical cyclones in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. The name was contributed by the Federated States of Micronesia and is a woman's name meaning "my eyes" in the Yapese language.

  • Typhoon Mitag (2002) (T0202, 02W, Basyang)
  • Typhoon Mitag (2007) (T0723, 24W, Mina) – Struck the Philippines, killed 71, damages from the storm amounted to PHP945 million (US$19.79 million).
  • Tropical Storm Mitag (2014) (T1406, Ester) – Recognised as a subtropical storm by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center.

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