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List of storms named Durian
List of storms with the same or similar names From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The name Durian has been used for two tropical cyclones in the West Pacific Ocean. Durian, which refers to the Southeast Asian fruit of the same name, was contributed to the naming lists by Thailand.
- Tropical Storm Durian (2001) (T0103, 05W) – a severe tropical storm that made landfall in China and caused the worst flooding in northern Vietnam in four decades.
- Typhoon Durian (2006) (T0621, 24W, Reming) – a Category 4-equivalent super typhoon that made landfalls in the Philippines, causing over 1,000 fatalities, and Vietnam.
Durian was retired following its 2006 usage, being replaced by Mangkhut for subsequent seasons.
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See also
Similar names that have been used for tropical cyclones:
- Cyclone Darian (2022) – used in the Australian region.
- List of storms named Dorian – used in the Atlantic Ocean.
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