Typhoon Megi makes landfall in Philippines with winds of 140 mph

MANILA (BNO NEWS) — At least one person was killed after Typhoon Megi, with maximum sustained winds of 225 km/hr (140 mph), made landfall in the northern Philippine island of Luzon on Monday.


“This is like preparing for war,” Ramos told the press. “We know the past lessons and we’re aiming for zero casualties.” The government has alerted the civil protection services in 19 provinces in northern Philippines.

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