The origin of the name of Typhoon Kanu

Typhoon Kanu’s name was provided by Thailand, which means jackfruit fruit.

According to the decision of the Typhoon Committee of the World Meteorological Organization, starting from January 1, 2000, tropical cyclones in the northwest Pacific and the South China Sea began to adopt a new naming method, uniformly using Asian-style names for naming. Strengthen international and regional cooperation and help people prepare for typhoons and disasters. This unified naming method will help improve the dissemination and understanding of typhoon information, and facilitate cooperation and disaster response capabilities among countries.

According to information from the Central Meteorological Observatory, Typhoon "Kanu" is the typhoon name provided by Thailand, which means jackfruit and is a Thai fruit. This name has been used for the fourth time. It was used in Typhoon No. 15 in 2005, Tropical Storm No. 7 in 2012 and Typhoon No. 20 in 2017.

The dangers caused by typhoons may include:

1. Strong winds: Typhoons are accompanied by strong winds, and the wind speed may exceed 100 kilometers per hour or even higher. Strong winds can cause damage such as collapsed buildings, uprooted trees, and broken power lines, posing threats to personal safety and property.

2. Heavy rain: Heavy rain caused by typhoons is often very violent, with huge amounts of precipitation in a short period of time. Heavy rains may cause disasters such as floods, flash floods, and mudslides, causing urban waterlogging, flooded roads, and damage to farmland.

3. Storm surge: When a typhoon makes landfall or passes along the coastline, it will trigger a storm surge, which is a violent rise in sea water. Storm surges may inundate coastal areas, causing serious consequences such as coastline erosion, destruction of buildings, and casualties.

4. Thunder and tornadoes: Typhoons are often accompanied by strong lightning activity and the formation of tornadoes. Lightning can cause fires and electrical utility failures, while tornadoes can cause damage and casualties.

5. Traffic disruption: The strong winds and heavy rain brought by typhoons will cause traffic disruption, affecting the operation of flights, trains and ships, causing roads to be flooded or destroyed, and increasing the risk of traffic accidents.

6. Economic losses: The damage and disasters caused by typhoons will bring huge losses to the local economy, including crop damage, fishery losses, infrastructure damage, etc. Recovery and reconstruction require a lot of time and resources.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Typhoon Kanu