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Typhoon Dim-sum: how Hong Kong put a tasty snack on the storm map
A new name has been added to the list of future tropical cyclones for the Asia-Pacific region, including one with a culinary twist
TL;DR
- "Dim-sum" is one of nine new names added to the Asia-Pacific's tropical cyclone list for 2026.
- The name was Hong Kong's contribution, chosen through a public poll where "milktea" was the top pick.
- The Typhoon Committee, formed by the UN and WMO, manages the list of 140 names.
- Storm names are retired if they cause severe casualties and economic loss, and new names are proposed by member countries.
- New names are chosen to reflect regional languages, cultures, and familiar concepts like food, plants, and animals.
- Previous name suggestions from Hong Kong, "Kapok" and "Tai Chi," were rejected due to cultural or phonetic reasons.