A typhoon nearing the Philippines intensified into a super typhoon packing winds of more than 250 kph (155 mph) on Sunday, and evacuations began as 20 provinces were placed on alert before it makes landfall on Monday.
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A typhoon nearing the Philippines intensified into a super typhoon packing winds of more than 250 kph (155 mph) on Sunday, and evacuations began as 20 provinces were placed on alert before it makes landfall on Monday.