rain has begun in earnest, though despite some torrential bursts, it's not sustained at that level - yet. Approx another 100 mm overnight in xc though they're getting more in the south and it's up to 50mm an hour down there. Places in east pindong are pushing 500mm over last two days, which is enough to cause landslides - and they're gonna go well past that.

wind is coming from the east but not really a factor at this point.

typhoon has made very slow progress overnight, which is the nightmare scenario. and appears to have strengthened to form a complete eyewall of rain. considering there's all that to get through, and then the tail as well, it's a case of hang onto your hats - and your houses.