Nine new names unveiled for tropical cyclones

Nine new names have been unveiled for tropical cyclones this year in the western North Pacific and the South China Sea. The Hong Kong Observatory proposes Dim-sum as a contender. Other names include Hebi and Tomo, proposed by Japan which are constellations.

Cambodia contributed “Koki,” which is a local large tree with a hard flesh. South Korea put forward the name Narae, which means wings. The new names will replace old ones of tropical cyclones which caused serious casualties and economic losses.