The name Mekkhala has been used for two tropical cyclones in the western north Pacific Ocean. The name was contributed by Thailand and means "Angel of thunder".
- 2002's Tropical Storm Mekkhala (T0220, 24W) - struck China.
- 2008's Tropical Storm Mekkhala (T0816, 20W) - struck Vietnam.
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