Philippines braces for Typhoon Megi

A SUPER typhoon was heading for the eastern Philippines last night, prompting authorities to mobilise rescuers, open up evacuation centres and put army troops on alert.

By The Newsroom

Published 15th Oct 2010, 16:26 BST

Updated 15th Oct 2010, 23:58 BST

Forecasts expect Typhoon Megi to strengthen, with winds of 93mph as it makes landfall.