Tropical Storm Mekkhala

Pacific tropical storm in 2008

Tropical Storm Mekkhala was recognised as the 16th Tropical Storm of the 2008 Pacific typhoon season by the Japan Meteorological Agency who are the Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre for the North Western Pacific Ocean. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) have also recognised Mekkhala as the 20th tropical depression, and the 18th tropical storm of the 2008 Pacific typhoon season.

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Tropical Storms Pound Japan and Taiwan

Tropical Storm Mekkhala caused severe flooding in Taiwan and Japan, killing at least one person and disrupting travel.

Two tropical storms pound Japan, causing flooding and landslides ABC News — Jun 27, 13:03 PM
Tropical Storm Mekkhala leaves Taiwan underwater 📹 Al Jazeera — Jun 27, 17:04 PM · 1min
Floods and landslides as two tropical storms pound Japan The Argus — Jun 27, 12:44 PM
Tropical Storm Mekkhala leaves Taiwan underwater Al Jazeera — Jun 27, 17:05 PM
Tropical Storm Mekkhala floods cars and homes in Taiwan 📹 AP News — Jun 27, 16:45 PM · 1min
Tropical Storm Mekkhala continues to drench Japan with heavy downpours 📹 AP News — Jun 27, 11:21 AM · 49sec