Tropical Storm Mekkhala (2008) facts for kids
Tropical Storm Mekkhala was a storm that happened in 2008. It was the 16th tropical storm of that year's typhoon season in the Pacific Ocean. Different weather groups gave it different names and numbers, like 0816 and 20W.
What Was Tropical Storm Mekkhala?
Tropical Storm Mekkhala was a type of strong weather system. It formed in the Pacific Ocean near the coast of China. This storm was officially named by the Japan Meteorological Agency. They are a special group that watches for and names storms in the North Western Pacific Ocean.
How Do We Track Storms?
There are different organizations that keep an eye on storms around the world. The Japan Meteorological Agency is one of the main ones for the Pacific. They are called a Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre. This means they are experts at tracking and naming storms in their area.
Another group, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), also watched Mekkhala. They saw it as the 20th tropical depression and the 18th tropical storm of the 2008 season. These different numbers show how various groups count and classify storms.
When Did Mekkhala Form?
Tropical Storm Mekkhala started to form on September 25, 2008. It began off the coast of China. When a storm forms, it means that a low-pressure area in the ocean starts to gather strength, with winds spinning around a center. If these winds get strong enough, it becomes a tropical storm.
