The Philippines is preparing for the arrival of Super Typhoon Mawar, which is expected to bring powerful winds and heavy rains to northern areas. According to the country's weather bureau, Mawar is one of the three strongest storms ever to hit the North Pacific in May.
Despite passing through Philippine waters, Mawar has maintained its strength, with maximum sustained winds of 195 kilometers per hour around its center and gusts of up to 240 kilometers per hour, as of the bureau's 11 a.m. update. The typhoon is expected to be closest to the northern province of Batanes between late Tuesday and early Wednesday, bringing heavy rains. While eastern areas of the northern provinces of Cagayan and Isabela have the potential to experience strong winds, the bureau has stated that the threat to life and property is minimal.
Overall, the typhoon is likely to bring heavy rainfall to northern areas, while the Southwest Monsoon is expected to produce rain in the west, according to the bureau. As the Philippines prepares for the arrival of Mawar, residents near the typhoon's path have been advised to take appropriate precautions to ensure their safety. The authorities are also closely monitoring the situation to minimize the damage and disruption caused by the storm.