Typhoon Francisco rapidly intensifies east of Cagayan

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• The state weather bureau released a satellite image showing the location of Typhoon Francisco at 6:40 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026. — Photo from Pagasa MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Francisco (international name: Mekkhala) may further intensify into a super typhoon over the next 12 hours, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Monday.

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• Francisco was last spotted 620 kilometers east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, as of 10 am on Monday.

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• Typhoon Mekkhala, the seventh typhoon of the season in the western Pacific, strengthened east of Luzon on Sunday with sustained winds of 75mph (120km/h) and gusts in excess of 100mph over open water, and is set to head northwards through the Philippine Sea this week.

  according to The Guardian - World

• While Francisco won’t make landfall, Batanes and Cagayan could have moderate to heavy rain (50-100 millimeters) on Tuesday, June 23, and Wednesday, June 24.

  according to Rappler

• Forecast projections suggest Mekkhala will reach its peak intensity during Tuesday and Wednesday this week as sustained wind speeds break 100mph.

  according to The Guardian - World

• Under the weather bureau’s classification system, a super typhoon has maximum sustained winds of at least 185 km/h.

  according to Rappler

• Furthermore, the typhoon is expected to start weakening by Wednesday, June 24, due to unfavorable environmental conditions before exiting the Philippine area of responsibility.

  according to Philippine Daily Inquirer

• Despite this, Pagasa noted that Francisco is still expected to remain far from the Philippine landmass, though a slight westward shift is not entirely ruled out.

  according to Philippine Daily Inquirer

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