Tropical Storm Mangkhut (2013)
Tropical Storm Mangkhut at peak intensity approaching Vietnam on August 7 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | August 5, 2013 |
| Dissipated | August 8, 2013 |
| Tropical storm | |
| 10-minute sustained (JMA) | |
| Highest winds | 75 km/h (45 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 992 hPa (mbar); 29.29 inHg |
| Tropical storm | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
| Highest winds | 85 km/h (50 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 989 hPa (mbar); 29.21 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 4 |
| Missing | 5 |
| Damage | $56.1 million (2013 USD) |
| Areas affected | |
| IBTrACS / | |
Part of the 2013 Pacific typhoon season | |
Tropical Storm Mangkhut, known in the Philippines as Tropical Depression Kiko, was a storm that made landfall in Vietnam during August 7 and 8, 2013. Mangkhut, a replacement name for Durian, which is a Thai fruit for mangosteen. The 10th named storm of this season. Shortly after Tropical Storm Jebi made landfall over northern Vietnam, another area of low pressure was recognized northeast of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, the system is also favorable for any intensification. After being named Kiko by PAGASA, the storm consolidated further, resulting in being named Mangkhut as it intensified into a tropical storm. Mangkhut moved north-northwest before making landfall over northern Vietnam. The system later dissipated at Laos on August 8.
At least 3 people were killed, due to strong winds and flash floods. Mangkhut was the first storm to form during August and nearly had the same track as Tropical Storm Jebi a week prior.