Tropical Storm Mekkhala (2020)
Severe Tropical Storm Mekkhala over China on August 11 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | August 9, 2020 |
| Dissipated | August 11, 2020 |
| Severe tropical storm | |
| 10-minute sustained (JMA) | |
| Highest winds | 95 km/h (60 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 992 hPa (mbar); 29.29 inHg |
| Category 1-equivalent typhoon | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
| Highest winds | 130 km/h (80 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 980 hPa (mbar); 28.94 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | None reported |
| Damage | $159 million (2020 USD) |
| Areas affected | Philippines, Taiwan, East China |
| IBTrACS | |
Part of the 2020 Pacific typhoon season | |
Severe Tropical Storm Mekkhala, known in the Philippines as Tropical Storm Ferdie, was a severe tropical storm that affected China in early August 2020 causing 1.1 billion yuan (US$159 million) in damage. However, no fatalities had been reported.