List of storms named Ketsana

The name Ketsana was used for two tropical cyclones in the western north Pacific Ocean. The name was contributed by Laos and is a type of perfumed tree.

  • Typhoon Ketsana (2003) (T0317, 20W, Tisoy) – remained over the open ocean.
  • Typhoon Ketsana (2009) (T0916, 17W, Ondoy) – struck the Philippines and causing massive flooding in Metro Manila and other provinces nearby, later made landfall in Vietnam as a Category 2 typhoon.

The name Ketsana was retired after the 2009 Pacific typhoon season and was replaced by "Champi" beginning in the 2015 season.

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