Typhoon Tino intensifies with 120 kph winds, Signal No. 4 over Dinagat Islands

Typhoon Tino, internationally known as Kalmaegi, has intensified with maximum sustained winds of 120 km/h and gusts of up to 150 km/h.

Signal No. 4 has been raised over Dinagat Islands, Siargao, and Bucas Grande Islands in Surigao del Norte province.

Eight provinces in the Visayas and Mindanao remain under Signal No. 3.

Tino is projected to make landfall between Monday evening or early Tuesday morning in Eastern Samar, Leyte, Southern Leyte, or Dinagat Islands.

PAGASA stated that rapid intensification remains likely, with winds potentially reaching 150 to 165 km/h, but it is not expected to become a super typhoon.

The storm is expected to traverse the Visayas and northern Palawan before exiting the West Philippine Sea by Wednesday afternoon.

Intense to torrential rains are expected over Samar, Leyte, Cebu, Negros, Guimaras, and Panay through Wednesday noon, with widespread flooding and landslides possible.