Chaba, the third typhoon of the year that is poised to hit land, has gained much attention from the media and the public. To date, 297 typhoons occurred in the Pacific Northwest in July between 1949 and 2021.

Do you want to know the name of the "longest-lived" typhoon? Or which one is the strongest to have landed in China? Check out the video to learn more.

All about weather

This new series opens a window on China's weather and climate. Using the database of the China Meteorological Administration (CMA), we present weather forecasts and analyzes and unveil some fantastic meteorological phenomena.

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China's hottest cities in July

(Video by CMA)

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