Francisco weakens into typhoon, enhances ‘habagat’

(Image screengrabbed from Pagasa’s latest press briefing) MANILA, Philippines – Super Typhoon Francisco (international name: Mekkhala) has weakened into a typhoon over the Philippine Sea and is enhancing the southwest monsoon or “habagat” on Tuesday, according to the state weather bureau.

In its latest press briefing, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) ...