Tropical cyclone Mekkhala to enter PAR on June 20 or 21

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Tropical cyclone Mekkhala is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility around June 20 or 21, potentially intensifying to a severe tropical storm with the local name Francisco.

Mekkhala, a tropical storm as of Saturday morning, June 20, could enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility as a severe tropical storm. Its local name would be Francisco.