Tropical Storm Pakhar

The name Matsa has been used to name one tropical cyclone in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. It refers to mermaids and was submitted by Laos.

Typhoon Matsa (2005) (T0509, 09W, Gorio) – impacted China, causing about $2.2 billion in damages

The name Matsa was retired after the season and was replaced with the name Pakhar, which refers to the Irrawaddy dolphins found in the Mekong River.

Tropical Storm Pakhar (2012) (T1201, 02W) – struck Vietnam.
Severe Tropical Storm Pakhar (2017) (T1714, 16W, Jolina) – impacted South China.

Preceded by Yamaneko	Pacific typhoon season names Pakhar	Succeeded by Sanvu

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