Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-Wong) hits the Philippines as hundreds still missing from earlier storm
Super Typhoon Fung-Wong, locally known as Uwan, has made landfall in the Philippines, forcing over 900,000 people to evacuate and leaving at least two dead. The storm struck Luzon with powerful winds and heavy rain, coming just days after Typhoon Kalmaegi, which killed more than 200 people.
- Super Typhoon Fung-Wong (Uwan) made landfall in the Philippines, forcing over 900,000 evacuations and causing at least two deaths.
- The storm brought winds up to 230 km/h, destructive waves, and warnings of life-threatening storm surges.
- It struck just days after Typhoon Kalmaegi, which left over 200 dead and 100 missing, compounding rescue efforts.
PHILIPPINES: Super Typhoon Fung-Wong, locally named Uwan, has made landfall in the Philippines, forcing the evacuation of over 900,000 people and resulting in at least two deaths.
The storm struck Aurora province on Luzon, the country’s most populous island, at 21:10 local time (13:10 GMT), with sustained winds of 185 km/h (115 mph) and gusts reaching 230 km/h (143 mph).
By 02:00, Fung-Wong had weakened to a typhoon as it moved over La Union in western Luzon.
The Philippine meteorological service warned of life-threatening storm surges and destructive winds as the typhoon moved across the region.
Following in the Wake of Typhoon Kalmaegi
Fung-Wong comes days after Typhoon Kalmaegi, which left at least 204 people dead and more than 100 missing.
Rescue efforts for Kalmaegi’s victims were further disrupted by the arrival of Fung-Wong.
Floods and Landslides
Heavy rains from Fung-Wong have caused flash floods and landslides, sending mud down hillsides into residential areas and devastating some poorer communities.
Authorities continue to monitor affected regions and coordinate emergency responses.
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