MetMalaysia Issues Advisory On Typhoon Yinxing

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an advisory on Typhoon Yinxing, which is located approximately 1,313 kilometres (km) northeast of Kudat, Sabah.

In a statement today, MetMalaysia said the typhoon was located about 118 km northwest of Laoag City, Philippines.

Based on observation at 8 am, MetMalaysia said the typhoon was moving westward at a speed of 20 km per hour (km/h) and could reach a maximum speed of 139 km/h.

“This situation could result in strong winds and rough seas in the South China Sea waters,” it said.

-- BERNAMA