Super typhoon approaches

The government has started evacuating thousands of people in Bicol ahead of tropical storm “Mina” (international code name Mitag) which is expected to hit the region tomorrow.

State weather forecasters said Mina is expected to intensify into a super typhoon as it moves closer to the country in the next days.

Albay Gov. Jose Salceda has already ordered the suspension of classes in all levels in the province to facilitate the relocation of some 40,000 people living in areas prone to landslides, lahar flows and storm surges.

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