Typhoon Chaba (Caloy)
Typhoon Chaba approaching China at peak intensity on July 2
Meteorological history
FormedJune 28, 2024
DissipatedJuly 5, 2024
Typhoon
10-minute sustained (JMA)
Highest winds130 km/h (80 mph)
Lowest pressure965 hPa (mbar); 28.50 inHg
Category 1-equivalent typhoon
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC)
Highest winds140 km/h (85 mph)
Lowest pressure965 hPa (mbar); 28.50 inHg
Overall effects
Fatalities12
Missing14
Damage$464 million (2022 USD)
Areas affectedPhilippines, China, Vietnam
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Part of the 2022 Pacific typhoon season

Typhoon Chaba, known in the Philippines as Tropical Depression Caloy[3], was a minimal typhoon that impacted China in early-July 2022.

Meteorological history

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Map plotting the storm's track and intensity, according to the Saffir–Simpson scale
Map key
  Tropical depression (≤38 mph, ≤62 km/h)
  Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
  Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
  Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
  Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
  Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
  Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
  Unknown
Storm type
  Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depression

Preparations and impact

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Infographic forecasting Typhoon Chaba's impact in China on July 1

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "China retrieves dozen bodies after Typhoon Chaba sinks ship". Reuters. July 4, 2022. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
  2. ^ Chance of finding missing crew off Hong Kong 'very slim' after storm, authorities say, Reuters, July 3, 2022, retrieved June 20, 2024
  3. ^ Acero, Acor (June 30, 2022), Tropical Depression Caloy exits PAR but continues to enhance southwest monsoon, Rappler, retrieved June 20, 2024