The name Prapiroon (, [pʰráʔ.pʰí(ʔ).rūn]) has been used for five tropical cyclones in the western North Pacific Ocean. The name was contributed by Thailand and refers to Varuna, a Hindu god of sea and rain, in Thai.
Typhoon Prapiroon (2000) (T0012, 20W, Lusing) – a costly typhoon that affected the Ryukyu Islands and the Korean Peninsula. Typhoon Prapiroon (2006) (T0606, 07W, Henry) – a moderate but deadly Category 1-typhoon that affected China. Typhoon Prapiroon (2012) (T1221, 22W, Nina) – a Category 3-typhoon that remained out at sea. Typhoon Prapiroon (2018) (T1807, 09W, Florita) – a Category 1-typhoon that impacted Japan and South Korea. Severe Tropical Storm Prapiroon (2024) (T2404, 04W, Butchoy) – a moderate tropical storm that struck Hainan and Vietnam.
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