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Typhoon Mekkhala
Coverage of Typhoon Mekkhala in the Nexus archive.
- Offshore typhoon threatens 2 northern Philippine provinces with possible flooding and rough seas
Typhoon Mekkhala, moving northwestward offshore, threatens Cagayan and Batanes provinces in northern Philippines with potential flooding, landslides, and rough seas. Authorities issued warnings and prohibited boat travel as the typhoon's rain and wind bands approach.
- Weather tracker: Extreme heat in Europe as typhoon strengthens off Philippines
Eastern Europe is expected to experience temperatures significantly above the early July average through next week, with peak highs between 35C and 40C in southern Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and northern Balkans. Typhoon Mekkhala, the seventh typhoon of the season, strengthened east of Luzon with sustained winds of 75mph and is projected to reach peak intensity by Tuesday-Wednesday, remaining over the Philippine Sea.