Tropical storm Krathon is headed for the Philippines as the authorities place northern parts of the main Luzon island on alert, saying there is a high chance of rapid intensification and the possibility it could become a super typhoon.

According to an advisory released by the Philippine Weather Bureau, Krathon will continue to intensify and reach the typhoon category by this evening or early tomorrow. As per the latest updates, Typhoon Krathon was still strengthening and more likely to make landfall in Taiwan.

Meanwhile, in South Korea, the Interior Ministry held a meeting today with relevant agencies to discuss preparedness for approaching Typhoon Krathon. Officials reviewed emergency plans and safety measures. The Korean Meteorological Administration said the typhoon will likely pass near Taipei on Wednesday with a maximum wind speed of 37 meters per second in a 320-kilometre radius and begin having an impact on South Korea on Thursday next week.

Typhoon Krathon is expected to affect the southern island of Jeju and other southern regions, along with the eastern province of Gangwon, this week. The Interior Ministry of South Korea called on regional governments, police, and firefighting authorities to identify vulnerable areas ahead of time and evacuate residents as necessary.