More than a million people have evacuated from coastal and high-risk areas as Super Typhoon Fung-Wong, the strongest storm to threaten the Philippines this year, approaches the country’s northeastern coast with winds up to 230 km/h. The Philippines is battered by about 20 typhoons and storms each year, the AP reported. The country also is often hit by earthquakes and has more than a dozen active volcanoes, making it one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries.
1 / 8Over a Million People Evacuate Ahead of Landfall | Authorities have moved more than one million residents from vulnerable villages across northeastern provinces, including Bicol. Evacuations were carried out as a precaution before Super Typhoon Fung-Wong’s expected landfall to reduce the risk of casualties. (Image: Reuters)
2 / 8Storm Intensifies with Winds Up to 230 km/h | Fung-Wong, locally known as Uwan, is moving northwest across the Pacific with sustained winds of 185 km/h and gusts of up to 230 km/h. The weather bureau classifies it as a “super typhoon,” the highest storm category in the Philippines. (Image: Reuters)
3 / 8Landfall Expected Between Aurora and Isabela Provinces | Forecasters expect the typhoon to make landfall late Sunday or early Monday along the coastlines of Aurora or Isabela. Outer rain bands have already reached eastern provinces, bringing strong winds and limited visibility. (Image: Reuters)
4 / 8State of Emergency Declared Nationwide | President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a state of emergency as the country braces for Fung-Wong’s impact, while still recovering from Typhoon Kalmaegi’s devastation earlier in the week. The declaration enables rapid disaster response. (Image: Reuters)
5 / 8Power Cuts, School Closures, and Transport Disruptions Reported | Several towns in eastern provinces experienced power interruptions as heavy rain and winds began. Authorities in northern provinces expected to be hit or sideswiped by Fung-wong have preemptively shut down schools and most government offices for Monday and Tuesday. Over 300 domestic and 60 international flights were cancelled, while more than 6,600 passengers were stranded in 109 seaports due to rough seas. (Image: Reuters)
6 / 8Defence Chief Warns of Widespread Threat | Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. urged residents to comply with evacuation orders, warning that over 30 million people could face floods, landslides, and storm surges. He said rescue operations would become difficult once conditions worsen. (Image: Reuters)
7 / 8Coastal Areas Face Risk of 3-Metre Storm Surges | Officials have warned of life-threatening storm surges exceeding 3 metres along the coastlines of more than 20 provinces, including Metro Manila. Local authorities are conducting preemptive evacuations in low-lying and coastal areas. (Image: Reuters)
8 / 8International Partners on Standby for Assistance | Although the Philippines has not requested international aid, the United States and Japan have offered to provide support if needed. Relief teams and emergency supplies are being prepared for immediate deployment once the storm passes. (Image: Reuters)
