Typhoon 'Mina' strengthens; 'Lando' exiting country

Tropical storm Mina continues to gain strength as it approaches the Bicol region.

In its 5 a.m. weather report, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that Mina was last seen at 660 kms East of Virac, Catanduanes with maximum winds of 115 kph near the center and gustiness of 145 kph.

Signal no. 2 has been raised in Catanduanes.

Signal no. 1, meanwhile, is up in Sorsogon, Albay, Camarines Provinces, Southern Quezon and Polillo Island.

Meanwhile, tropical storm Lando also continues to strengthen as it heads toward Vietnam.

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