Typhoon Kammuri forecast for direct hit on Philippines with 150mph winds and 16in of rain

A super typhoon is a cyclone reaching winds of at least 150mph and is the equivalent of a major hurricane.

Kammuri, called Tisoy by locals, is expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) by Sunday.

The intense storm may bring continuous heavy rains over Luzon and eastern Visayas which could cause flooding and landslides in coming days.

In an advisory, NDRRMC said Kammuri will bring “heavy damage to high-risk structures, unroof houses made of medium-strength materials, damage shrubbery, break or uproot large trees, and topple electric posts”.