Typhoon Tino makes landfall in Palawan with Signal No. 4

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

The typhoon made landfall in Batas Island, Taytay town, Palawan, with Signal No. 4 raised over the northernmost portion of Palawan, including El Nido, Taytay, and Araceli, as well as Calamian Islands.

Signal No. 3 is hoisted over the northern portion of Palawan (Dumaran, San Vicente, Roxas) and Cuyo Islands.

Signal No. 2 covers the southern portion of Occidental Mindoro, the southern portion of Oriental Mindoro, the central portion of Palawan including Cagayancillo Islands, and Caluya Islands.

Signal No. 1 is raised over other parts of Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, western Romblon, southern Palawan, and Kalayaan Islands.

PAGASA warns that very intense typhoon conditions with winds greater than 118 km/h may be expected in affected areas for at least 12 hours.