Residents across the Visayas are bracing for impact as Severe Tropical Storm Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) churns menacingly towards the Philippines. State meteorologists issued a stark warning on Monday, advising that the storm not only continues to strengthen but may reach the devastating 'super typhoon' category as it nears the archipelago.
The initial data provides a snapshot of the storm's power. As of 4 a.m. Monday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) located the centre of Tino approximately 430 kilometres east of Guiuan, Eastern Samar.
