Philippines Warns of Deadly Storm Surges as Typhoon Fung-wong Nears Super Typhoon Strength

Reuters

A satellite image shows Storm Fung-Wong, which has intensified into a typhoon, according to the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA), over the Philippine Sea on 7 November 2025.

The Philippines’ weather bureau has warned of life-threatening storm surges up to five metres high and destructive winds as Typhoon Fung-wong moves towards the country’s eastern coast, where it is expected to intensify into a super typhoon before making landfall on Sunday night.

The massive storm system, spanning 1,500 kilometres, is already battering parts of eastern Philippines with heavy rain and strong winds, PAGASA weather forecaster Benison Estareja said in a briefing.

“It can cover almost the entire country,” Estareja warned, noting that Fung-wong—locally named Uwan—is currently packing maximum sustained winds of 140 kph, with gusts up to 170 kph, and could strengthen further to 185 kph before landfall. The typhoon poses a severe risk of flooding, landslides, and coastal inundation.

Up to 200 mm of rainfall is expected in eastern provinces, especially in the Bicol region and Samar, while northern and central Luzon could see 100–200 mm during the storm’s passage. PAGASA urged residents in low-lying and coastal areas to evacuate immediately and suspend all marine activities.

Several local governments have cancelled classes for Monday, while Philippine Airlines has suspended selected flights.

The warning comes days after Typhoon Kalmaegi devastated coastal areas across the region, killing 204 people in the Philippines and five in Vietnam, leaving hundreds of thousands displaced and vast areas without power.

Both Vietnam and the Philippines, located along the Pacific typhoon belt, are among the world’s most storm-prone nations. Scientists have repeatedly warned that tropical cyclones are becoming stronger and more destructive as global temperatures continue to rise.

Source: Reuters



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