Typhoon Francisco strengthens further while moving east of Central Luzon

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FRANCISCO. Satellite image of Typhoon Francisco (Mekkhala) as of June 21, 2026, 10 pm.

Typhoon Francisco (Mekkhala) remains unlikely to make landfall, but it could still have an impact on parts of the Philippines and enhance the southwest monsoon

MANILA, Philippines – Typhoon Francisco (Mekkhala) intensified further on Sunday evening, June 21, with its maximum sustained winds increasing from 120 kilometers per hour to 130 km/h.

The typhoon’s gustiness is now up to 160 km/h from 150 km/h, according to the 11 pm bulletin of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).