The name Bilis (, ) was used for two
tropical cyclone
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s in
the West Pacific Ocean. ''Bilis'' was contributed to the naming lists by the Philippines, and the name means ''speed'' or ''swiftness''.
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Typhoon Bilis (2000)
Typhoon Bilis, known in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Isang, was the strongest tropical cyclone in the western Pacific during 2000 and brought considerable damage in Taiwan and China in August of that year. It was the strongest typhoon on reco ...
(T0010, 18W, Isang)made
landfall
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in Taiwan at Category 5 strength and China as a strong typhoon.
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Tropical Storm Bilis
Severe Tropical Storm Bilis, known in the Philippines as Tropical Storm Florita, was a severe tropical storm in mid-July 2006 that caused catastrophic damage to areas of the Philippines, Taiwan, and southeastern China. The word ''Bilis'', submitt ...
(2006) (T0604, 05W, Florita)a severe tropical storm that affected the Philippines, Taiwan, and China, causing over 800 fatalities.
The name ''Bilis'' was
retired
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Many people choose to retire when they are elderly or incapable of doing their j ...
following its usage in 2006, being replaced by ''
Maliksi'' for future seasons.
See also
Similar names that have been used for tropical cyclones:
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List of storms named Bill The name Bill has been used for five tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean and three in the West Pacific Ocean.
In the Atlantic Ocean:
''Bill'' replaced the name ''Bob'' following the latter's retirement after the 1991 season.
* Hurricane Bi ...
used in
the Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest of the world's five oceanic divisions, with an area of about . It covers approximately 17% of Earth's surface and about 24% of its water surface area. During the Age of Discovery, it was known for se ...
and the West Pacific Ocean.
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List of storms named Phyllis The name Phyllis has been used for 12 tropical cyclones in the West Pacific Ocean:
* Typhoon Phyllis (1953) (T5310, 11W)a Category 1-equivalent typhoon.
* Typhoon Phyllis (1958) (T5803)a Category 5-equivalent super typhoon.
* Typhoon Phyllis (19 ...
also used in the West Pacific Ocean.
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