Typhoon Bilis
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The name Bilis has been used for two tropical cyclones in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. The name was submitted by the Philippines and means speed or swiftness.
- 2000's Typhoon Bilis - caused 71 deaths and $667.5 million in damage in Taiwan and China.
- 2006's Tropical Storm Bilis - caused heavy rain and flooding that killed 672 people in the Philippines, Taiwan, and China.
The name was retired by the ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee in 2006, and a replacement name will be announced in late 2007.