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Super Typhoon Fung‑wong Nears Philippine Landfall, Evacuations Approach One Million

Hard‑hit regions remain vulnerable after Kalmaegi’s floods.

Overview

  • The state weather service says Fung‑wong is moving west with sustained winds near 185 km/h and gusts up to 230 km/h, with landfall expected on the east coast overnight in Aurora province.
  • Civil defense officials report 916,863 people have been evacuated nationwide as authorities stage preemptive moves in coastal and low‑lying areas.
  • Catanduanes is already seeing strong winds, rough seas and flooding, including verified images of high water in Virac shared by AFP.
  • Schools and government offices will be closed Monday across Luzon, including Manila, where roughly 300 flights have been canceled.
  • Forecasters warn of 200 millimeters or more of rain that could trigger significant flooding and infrastructure disruption, and a local responder reported one storm‑related death in the central Philippines.