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Super Typhoon Fung‑wong Nears Philippine Landfall, Nearly 1 Million Evacuate

Response capacity is strained by the deadly blow from Kalmaegi earlier in the week.

Overview

  • PAGASA confirms Fung‑wong as a super typhoon with sustained winds near 185 kph and gusts up to 230 kph, with life‑threatening conditions already reported in Catanduanes.
  • Landfall is forecast in Aurora or Isabela late Sunday or early Monday, with intense rain likely across much of Luzon and nearby regions.
  • Officials say roughly 916,863 people have moved to safety as evacuations expand across high‑risk coastal and river communities.
  • Transport and services are heavily disrupted, with more than 300 flights canceled, many seaports shut, power outages reported in eastern provinces, and schools and government offices ordered closed across Luzon.
  • PAGASA warns of storm surges exceeding 3 meters and widespread flooding risks, while the national state of emergency remains in effect after Kalmaegi, which left at least 224 dead and 109 missing and forced pauses in search and recovery operations.