Two new tropical cyclone names have been added to this year's list for typhoons in the western North Pacific and the South China Sea, the Hong Kong Observatory announced today.

They are Pulasan and Krathon.

Pulasan, a name originating from Malaysia, is a popular fruit in Southeast Asia known for its juicy and sweet taste.

Krathon, from Thailand, is also a type of fruit.

The United Nations Economic & Social Commission for Asia & the Pacific/World Meteorological Organization Typhoon Committee endorsed the names at its 52nd session.

They will replace the names of Rumbia and Mangkhut.

The committee will consider retiring names of tropical cyclones which have caused serious human casualties and economic losses.

In August 2018, tropical storm Rumbia brought torrential rain to eastern and central China. Fifty-two people were killed and one went missing. More than 10 million people were affected.

In September 2018, super typhoon Mangkhut brought heavy downpours and squalls to Luzon during its passage. At least 82 people died, 138 were injured and two went missing with the collapse of around 15,000 houses.

There were 458 people injured in Hong Kong and 40 people injured in Macau.

At least six people were killed and about 3.3 million were affected in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Guizhou and Yunnan.

Click here for the updated names list.