Typhoon Maysak Heads Towards Central Philippines

The Philippines put troops on alert on Wednesday and prepared food and medical supplies as it warned residents and tourists along its eastern coasts to be ready for a super typhoon expected to land some time in the next 72 hours. Typhoon Maysak is currently a category five storm - the highest rating - hovering over the Pacific Ocean with winds gusting as high as 250 km per hour (155 mph). It is expected to weaken once it hits the central or northern parts of the main Philippine island...

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