The name Rai has been used for two tropical cyclones in the western north Pacific Ocean. The name was contributed by Micronesia where large carved artifacts called Rai stones are a national symbol. It replaced Fanapi after the 2010 storm, which replaced Rananim after the 2004 storm.

  • Tropical Storm Rai (2016) (T1615, 19W) – a short-lived storm that made landfall on Indochina.
  • Typhoon Rai (2021) (T2122, 28W, Odette) – a powerful Category 5-equivalent super typhoon that caused severe and widespread damage in the Southern and Central Philippines.

In 2023, the name Rai was announced to be retired and will no longer be used. Its replacement name will be chosen in 2024.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "REPORT OF THE FIFTY-FIFTH SESSION OF TYPHOON COMMITTEE" (PDF). Typhoon Committee. April 30, 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
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