1 dead, 2 missing as Typhoon Megi crosses into the Philippines

By the CNN Wire Staff

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• NEW: An official says a fisherman drowned in huge waves
• Typhoon Megi is the strongest storm since 2005
• Parts of the Philippines could get 300 to 500 millimeters (11 to 20 inches) of rain
• Megi, also known as Juan, carries maximum sustained winds of 190 kph (118 mph)

(CNN) -- A fisherman is dead and two others were missing Monday as Typhoon Megi wreaked havoc in the Philippines.

The Philippines' civil defence chief said a fisherman drowned in huge waves from Megi, which made landfall Monday on the northern Philippine island of Luzon.

Meanwhile, the Philippine Coast Guard said two people were reported missing.

Megi, also known as Typhoon Juan, has battered Luzon with torrential rain. It made landfall near Sierra Madre, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical & Astronomical Services Administration.