Typhoon Chaba

The name Chaba (Thai: ชบา, pronounced [t͡ɕʰā.bāː]) has been used to name three tropical cyclones in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. The name was contributed by Thailand and refers to the Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis).

Typhoon Chaba (2004) (T0416, 19W) – A strong super typhoon that devastated Japan in 2004.
Typhoon Chaba (2010) (T1014, 16W, Katring) – approached Japan.
Typhoon Chaba (2016) (T1618, 21W, Igme) – A super typhoon that affected South Korea and Japan in October 2016.

Preceded by Megi	Pacific typhoon season names Chaba	Succeeded by Aere

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