The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration reports that Typhoon Champi is approaching the Philippine Area of Responsibility. Currently situated approximately 1,600 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon, the storm is traveling west-northwest at 20 kilometers per hour. It maintains maximum sustained winds of 175 km/h, with gusts peaking at 215 km/h. Meteorologists expect the system to intensify into a super typhoon as it crosses into the local monitoring zone, likely occurring by Tuesday morning or afternoon. Upon entry, the storm will be renamed Rosal. Current projections indicate that the typhoon will stay over the Philippine Sea while tracking in the direction of Taiwan. Authorities noted that typhoon-force winds currently reach up to 720 kilometers from the storm's center.
Source : The Manila Times
Photo : The Manila Times
