Spate of deadly storms have hit Western Pacific in 2009 . Statistics show number of storms in Asia-Pacific in recent weeks is below average . According to Maue , we see more cyclones later in the season during El Nino years in the Western Pacific , and they tend to form farther east . El Nino phenomenon likely culprit behind recent spate of East Asia storms .
Spate of deadly storms have hit Western Pacific in 2009 . Statistics show number of storms in Asia-Pacific in recent weeks is below average . El Nino phenomenon likely culprit behind recent spate of East Asia storms .