Super Typhoon Fung-wong Kills 2, Forces 1.4 Million to Flee in the Philippines
The powerful storm brought floods and destruction before heading toward Taiwan. Super Typhoon Fung-wong tore through the Philippines on November 9, unleashing torrential rains, powerful winds, and widespread flooding before moving toward Taiwan on November 10.
The storm, known locally as Uwan, left at least two people dead and forced more than 1.4 million residents to evacuate as it battered the southeastern Luzon region. Entire provinces were plunged into darkness after the storm knocked out power grids, while hundreds of domestic and international flights were canceled.
The Philippine Coast Guard released footage showing families boarding trucks during large-scale evacuations in Camarines Sur, one of the hardest-hit areas.
The typhoon’s arrival came just days after Kalmaegi—another powerful storm—killed over 200 people across the country and neighboring Vietnam.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state of emergency following the twin disasters, warning of long-term damage to homes, infrastructure, and coastal farms.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state of emergency following the twin disasters, warning of long-term damage to homes, infrastructure, and coastal farms.
Author’s summary: Super Typhoon Fung-wong caused deadly floods and forced over a million to flee, compounding the Philippines’ recent disaster challenges.
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