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Philippines Halt Searches After Kalmaegi, Order Evacuations as Fung-Wong Nears

Officials pivot to evacuations ahead of Fung-Wong after Kalmaegi's deadly floods.

Overview

  • At least 204 people are confirmed dead in the Philippines with 109 still missing after Kalmaegi, and roughly three million residents have been affected.
  • Vietnam reports at least five deaths and three missing, about 2,600 damaged houses, widespread power outages and transport disruptions, and more than 500,000 people moved to safety.
  • Philippine authorities have suspended recovery efforts to avoid risking responders and have begun moving residents out of high-risk areas.
  • Pagasa says Fung-Wong is carrying winds near 140 km/h and is forecast to strengthen into a super typhoon by Sunday, with northern Luzon and previously battered communities in its path.
  • Meteorologists warn of a broad storm field with 200 mm or more of rain possible, prompting house-to-house evacuation calls in Aurora and preparations on Catanduanes.