The name Morakot (, ) was used for two tropical cyclones in the West Pacific Ocean. The name, contributed by Thailand, means emerald in Thai.
Tropical Storm Morakot (2003) (T0309, 10W, Juaning) – struck Taiwan and China. Typhoon Morakot (2009) (T0908, 09W, Kiko) – a very large, deadly typhoon that struck Taiwan and China, also triggered heavy flooding in the Philippines. More than 700 people were killed.
The name Morakot was retired after the 2009 season and replaced with Atsani.
See also Cyclone Mora (2017) – a North Indian Ocean tropical cyclone with a similar name.
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