Severe Tropical Storm Francisco nears typhoon category – Pagasa MANILA, Philippines -- Severe Tropical Storm Francisco (international name: Mekkhala) is nearing typhoon category, the

Severe Tropical Storm Francisco (Mekkhala) is the Philippines' sixth tropical cyclone for 2026, and the second for June

Severe Tropical Storm Francisco (Mekkhala) has maximum sustained winds of 110 km/h on Sunday morning, June 21