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Super Typhoon Fung-wong Batters Philippines Ahead of Landfall, Forcing Nearly 1.2 Million to Evacuate

Authorities warn of life‑threatening storm surge and wide exposure as the country’s disaster systems strain under the toll of last week’s deadly Kalmaegi.

TOPSHOT - Residents evacuate from their flooded homes due to heavy rain brought by Typhoon Fung-wong in Remedios T. Romualdez, on the southern island of Mindanao on November 8, 2025. Rescue work was suspended and preemptive evacuations began on November 8 as Typhoon Fung-wong bore down on the Philippines, days after another storm killed at least 204 people. (Photo by Erwin MASCARINAS / AFP) (Photo by ERWIN MASCARINAS/AFP via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • PAGASA reports sustained winds near 185 kph with gusts up to 230 kph, with landfall projected over Aurora or Isabela late Sunday or early Monday.
  • Power outages and severe rains are hitting northeastern provinces, top storm alerts include Signal No. 5 in parts of southeastern Luzon and Signal No. 3 for Metro Manila.
  • At least two deaths have been reported during early flooding, including fatalities in Catanduanes and Samar, according to civil defense and local officials.
  • More than 300 flights are canceled, several airports are shut, schools and many government offices on Luzon are closed, and over 6,600 travelers are stranded at seaports.
  • The Office of Civil Defense says over 30 million people could face hazardous conditions, with storm surge over 3 meters possible along multiple coastal provinces.