Typhoon Fung-wong has struck the northern Philippines, killing at least two people and forcing the evacuation of over one million residents. The powerful storm brought strong winds, heavy rain, and coastal flooding, causing widespread damage as communities began assessing the impact on Monday.
Fung-wong, locally known as “Uwan,” made landfall late Sunday in Dinalungan, Aurora province, as a super typhoon. The storm swept across Luzon, the country’s largest island, uprooting trees, damaging houses, and cutting power in several areas. Residents reported sleepless nights as strong gusts battered homes and debris fell from trees.
Early reports from the Civil Defence office confirmed two fatalities and two injuries. In Aurora province, Vice-Governor Patrick Alexis Angara said at least three towns remain cut off due to landslides and damaged roads, with rescue teams deployed to assist isolated communities.
The Philippine weather agency warned that heavy rain and strong winds could continue across northern provinces, and coastal areas remain at risk of flooding and storm surges.
More than 400 flights have been cancelled since Sunday due to poor visibility and unsafe conditions, and emergency crews are working to restore electricity and communication lines in affected areas.
Fung-wong is the 21st tropical storm to hit the Philippines this year and follows closely after Typhoon Kalmaegi, which caused 224 deaths in the country and five in Vietnam. The back-to-back storms have renewed calls for improved disaster preparedness in the typhoon-prone nation.
