The name Durian (, [tʰú(ʔ).rīan]) has been used for two tropical cyclones in the western North Pacific Ocean. The name was contributed by Thailand and means durian (Durio zibethinus) in Thai.
Severe Tropical Storm Durian (2001) (T0103, 05W)a severe tropical storm that made landfall in China and caused the worst flooding in northern Vietnam in four decades. Typhoon Durian (2006) (T0621, 24W, Reming)a deadly Category 4-equivalent super typhoon that made landfalls in the Philippines and Vietnam.
The name Durian was retired following the 2006 Pacific typhoon season and was replaced with Mangkhut.
See also Similar names that have been used for tropical cyclones: Cyclone Darian (2022)used in the Australian region.
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