Typhoon Chanchu (disambiguation)
The name Chanchu has been used for two tropical cyclones in the western north Pacific Ocean. The name, submitted by Macau, means pearl.
- Tropical Storm Chanchu (2000), (T0007, 12W) – formed from the remnants of Tropical Storm Upana.
- Typhoon Chanchu (2006) (T0601, 02W, Caloy)
The name was retired by the ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee in 2006; it was replaced by Sanba.
- Typhoon Sanba (2012) (T1216, 17W, Karen) – strongest of the 2012 season.
| Preceded by Bolaven |
Pacific typhoon season names Sanba |
Succeeded by Jelawat |
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