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Typhoon Francisco has rapidly intensified and is moving slowly near Cagayan, prompting Signal No. 1 warnings for northernmost areas of the Philippines. Sea travel has been suspended in Cagayan, and food packs are being prepared as 95 villages in Cagayan and Batanes are at risk.
Typhoon Francisco has intensified further while moving east of Central Luzon. The typhoon is also expected to enhance the southwest monsoon.
The Department of Education (DepEd) has instructed schools and field offices across the Philippines to enhance preparedness measures as Super Typhoon Francisco (international name: Mekkhala) remains within the Philippine Area of Responsibility.
Typhoon Francisco rapidly intensified into a super typhoon over the Philippine Sea, prompting Signal No. 1 warnings for several areas in the Philippines, including Batanes and Cagayan, which are expected to face heavy rain.