Tropical Storm Mekkhala (2020)
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This article is about the 2020 tropical storm. For other storms of the same name, see List of storms named Mekkhala and List of storms named Ferdie.
Severe Tropical Storm Mekkhala, known in the Philippines as Tropical Storm Ferdie, was a severe tropical storm that affected China in August 2020 causing 1.1 billion yuan (US$159 million) in damage. However, no fatalities had been reported.
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Meteorological history | |
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Formed | August 9, 2020 |
Dissipated | August 11, 2020 |
Severe tropical storm | |
10-minute sustained (JMA) | |
Highest winds | 95 km/h (60 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 992 hPa (mbar); 29.29 inHg |
Category 1-equivalent typhoon | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
Highest winds | 130 km/h (80 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 980 hPa (mbar); 28.94 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | None reported |
Damage | $159 million (2020 USD) |
Areas affected | Philippines, Taiwan, East China |
IBTrACS | |
Part of the 2020 Pacific typhoon season |
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