
Mawar strengthens into super typhoon
Romina Cabrera – The Philippine Star
May 24, 2023 | 12:00am
PAGASA said Mawar – which would be called Betty when it enters PAR later this week – strengthened into a super typhoon at around 2 p.m. yesterday, and was located 2,2805 kilometers east of the Visayas by 3 p.m.
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MANILA, Philippines — The effects of Super Typhoon Mawar could be felt as early as Friday as it enters the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday.
PAGASA said Mawar – which would be called Betty when it enters PAR later this week – strengthened into a super typhoon at around 2 p.m. yesterday, and was located 2,2805 kilometers east of the Visayas by 3 p.m.
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