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Typhoon Mekkhala tracks northward east of Batanes, enhancing the southwest monsoon over the Philippines
Typhoon Mekkhala continued moving slowly northward east of Batanes on June 23, 2026, as its circulation enhanced southwest monsoon conditions across the Philippines, bringing the threat of localized flooding, landslides, hazardous marine conditions, and strong winds over a broad area of the country. Source
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The Watchers
· Jun 21, 2026
Typhoon Mekkhala forecast to strengthen east of northern Luzon as monsoon hazards increase
Typhoon Mekkhala, locally named Francisco in the Philippines, intensified into a typhoon east of Luzon on Sunday, June 21, 2026, and is forecast to strengthen to 165 km/h (103 mph) while tracking west-northwestward across the Philippine Sea, according to PAGASA and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC). Source
RAPPLER
· Jun 21, 2026
Francisco now a typhoon, expected to enhance southwest monsoon
Typhoon Francisco (Mekkhala) is located 1,055 kilometers east of Central Luzon on Sunday afternoon, June 21
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 7, 2026
Active weather in Brunei from Wednesday
Active weather in Brunei from Wednesday
India TV News
· Jun 23, 2026
Mumbai's monsoon wait nears end: IMD gives 48-hour timeline after slowdown
Mumbai could finally see the arrival of the southwest monsoon within the next 48 hours, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), offering relief after an unusually slow and uneven start to the rainy season. The weather agency said conditions have become favourable for the monsoon to advance further into Maharashtra, including Mumbai, following last week's lull. However, officials clarified that the rain witnessed in the city on Monday was not monsoon rainfall but pre-monsoon showers.
Focus Taiwan
· Jun 22, 2026
Mekkhala could come closest to Taiwan on Thursday: CWA
Taipei, June 22 (CNA) Typhoon Mekkhala is likely to come closest to Taiwan on Thursday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA), which forecast localized rain or thundershowers in western and northeastern parts of the country for that day.
Times of India
· Jul 10, 2026
15 killed in Philippines landslides as Typhoon Bavi wreaks havoc, heads for Taiwan
Typhoon Bavi wreaked havoc in the Philippines, leading to tragic landslides that claimed the lives of at least fifteen people. The approaching storm caused significant evacuations and transport disruptions, as Taiwan braced for severe flooding and landslides, resulting in widespread school and business closures. Although weakening, the typhoon was poised to impact northern and eastern Taiwan before heading towards eastern China after affecting regions in Taiwan and Japan.
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Related coverage for "Typhoon Mekkhala tracks northward east of Batanes, enhancing the southwest monsoon over the Philippines": The Watchers — Typhoon Mekkhala forecast to strengthen east of northern Luzon as monsoon hazards increase. RAPPLER — Francisco now a typhoon, expected to enhance southwest monsoon. Borneo Bulletin — Active weather in Brunei from Wednesday. India TV News — Mumbai's monsoon wait nears end: IMD gives 48-hour timeline after slowdown . Focus Taiwan — Mekkhala could come closest to Taiwan on Thursday: CWA. Times of India — 15 killed in Philippines landslides as Typhoon Bavi wreaks havoc, heads for Taiwan