Rosal downgraded to typhoon east of Batanes
Typhoon Rosal has weakened from a super typhoon to a typhoon while moving northwest of Batanes, Philippines. Despite the downgrade, authorities maintain warnings for heavy rainfall and strong winds across Northern Luzon.
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ROSAL. Satellite image of Typhoon Rosal (Champi) as of October 22, 2026, 4 pm.
Rosal (Champi) weakened into a typhoon on Thursday afternoon, October 22. Batanes and Cagayan are still seeing significant rain due to Rosal. This is AI-generated.
MANILA, Philippines – Rosal (Champi) weakened from a super typhoon into a typhoon on Thursday afternoon, October 22, but rainfall and wind warnings have yet to be lifted for portions of Northern Luzon.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 5 pm bulletin on Thursday that Rosal’s maximum sustained winds are down to 165 kilometers per hour. Its gustiness has also eased to 205 km/h.
At its peak, Rosal had maximum sustained winds of 215 km/h.
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