"Tropical Cyclone Tino formed to the east of the Philippines at the weekend, lprompting a nationwide alert. Locally known as Kalmaegi, the storm is strengthening quickly and could reach typhoon status before making landfall early this week, which would make it the 20th tropical cyclone to hit the country this year. The weather system entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Sunday, with sustained winds of 52mph (84km/h) and 65mph gusts."
"The storm is tracking westward and is expected to intensify into a typhoon within the next 24 hours, before making landfall over the Caraga or Eastern Visayas by Tuesday morning. Interaction between Tino and the north-east monsoon is expected to bring 50-100mm of rainfall to eastern provinces, triggering flash flooding and landslides in vulnerable areas. Strong winds and heavy downpours are likely to batter much of Visayas and Mindanao, where residents are braced for the storm's full force."
Tropical Cyclone Tino formed east of the Philippines and entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility with sustained winds of 52 mph (84 km/h) and gusts to 65 mph. Locally called Kalmaegi, the storm is strengthening rapidly and is expected to reach typhoon strength within 24 hours before making landfall over Caraga or Eastern Visayas by Tuesday morning. Interaction with the north‑east monsoon is forecast to bring 50–100 mm of rain to eastern provinces, increasing risks of flash flooding and landslides while strong winds threaten Visayas and Mindanao. Sea travel was suspended, schools and businesses were closed, and coastal communities were urged to evacuate; Tino is forecast to re‑emerge over the West Philippine Sea and continue toward Vietnam later in the week. A separate supercell struck south‑east Queensland, producing hailstones up to 90 mm that shattered windows, damaged vehicles and roofs, caused injuries, downed power lines and dumped about 50 mm of rain in Sydney.
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