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    New names for tropical cyclones in 2024

    Lui Yuk-sing

    Nine new names have been introduced to the list of tropical cyclone names in the western North Pacific and the South China Sea in 2024, replacing old names. The meanings of the new names and the contributing countries/regions are as follows:

    Name Meaning Contributing country/region
    Jamjari A dragonfly Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
    Tsing-ma A landmark bridge connecting the airport and urban areas in Hong Kong Hong Kong, China
    Tokei Horologium; clock Japan
    Ong-mang Ong-mang is the name of animal “Eld’s Deer”. It is listed as rare and endangered (EN) of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and endangered species of Lao PDR Lao PDR
    Amuyao A mountain in Mountain Province, the Philippines Philippines
    Gosari Bracken Republic of Korea
    Hodu Walnut Republic of Korea
    Sarbul Monsoon/Rainy Season Micronesia
    Luc-Binh It is an aquatic plant. It has purple flowers that bloom on all year. The scientific name is Eichhoriaceae crassipes solms Vietnam
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