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Typhoon Francisco has weakened further but continues to bring rains across parts of Luzon and Visayas, with Signal No. 1 remaining in effect for Batanes and parts of Cagayan. Authorities in Batanes have banned cogon-roofed tricycles due to the weather conditions.
Severe Tropical Storm Francisco (international name: Mekkhala) has further weakened and moved away from the Philippines, leading to the lifting of all Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 warnings, including over Batanes.
Tropical Cyclone Mekkhala is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on June 20 or 21, bringing anticipated rains to parts of the Philippines. This follows an earlier report of Severe Tropical Storm Francisco entering PAR.