List of storms named Malakas

The name Malakas (Tagalog: [mɐlɐˈkas], mah-lə-KAHS) has been used for four tropical cyclones in the western north Pacific Ocean. The name was contributed by the Philippines and is a Filipino word meaning 'strong' or 'powerful'.

Tropical Storm Malakas (2004) (T0414, 17W) - A weak tropical storm which drifted out to sea.
Typhoon Malakas (2010) (T1012, 13W) - A strong Category 2 typhoon which stayed out to sea.
Typhoon Malakas (2016) (T1616, 18W, Gener) - A powerful Category 4 typhoon which impacted Taiwan and Japan, killing 1 person.
Typhoon Malakas (2022) (T2201, 02W, Basyang) - An extremely large early-season Category 4 typhoon which remained out to sea.

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