Typhoon Tino intensifies, set to bring devastating winds and rains to Palawan

Typhoon Tino, internationally known as Kalmaegi, has intensified and is expected to bring devastating winds and torrential rains to large parts of the country.

The typhoon's center is currently over the coastal waters of Araceli, Palawan, moving westward at 25 km/h with sustained winds of 120 km/h and gusts up to 165 km/h.

Signal No. 4 is raised over the northernmost portion of Palawan, including El Nido, Taytay, and Araceli, as well as Calamian and Cuyo Islands.

Signal No. 3 is hoisted over the northern portion of Palawan (Dumaran, San Vicente, Roxas) and the northeasternmost portion of Aklan (Buruanga, Malay) and Antique, including the Caluya Islands.

Signal No. 2 covers areas in Romblon, Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, and the central portion of Palawan, including Cagayancillo Islands.

Tino is forecast to make landfall over Northern Palawan, likely near Cuyo Islands, by Wednesday morning.

The typhoon is expected to pass close or make landfall over Cuyo Islands Tuesday night and emerge over the West Philippine Sea Wednesday morning.

PAGASA warns that heavy rainfall, severe winds, and storm surge may still be experienced across affected areas.