Typhoon Rai to make Philippines landfall --------------------------------------------- Typhoon Rai is expected to strike southern and central portions of the Philippines, with potential for maximum winds of around 155km/h --------------------------------------------- CHINA TAIWAN LUZON Da Nang Hong Kong South China Sea Dec 15 Dec 17 Dec 18 Dec 19 PACIFIC OCEAN VIETNAM MALAYSIA BRUNEI Manila PHILIPPINES Cebu City MINDANAO Davao City Forecast cone: Contains probable path of storm centre 400km 250 miles --------------------------------------------- Dec 16: Rai (local name Odette) forecast to strike Caraga region. Warning of storm surges, flooding and landslides in areas along path of typhoon --------------------------------------------- © GRAPHIC NEWS Sources: PAGASA, Reuters