The Philippines has evacuated more than 100,000 people from eastern and northern regions as Super Typhoon Fung-Wong, locally known as Uwan, intensified on Sunday. The typhoon is expected to make landfall in Aurora province, central Luzon, later in the evening, bringing torrential rains, destructive winds, and storm surges.
Authorities have raised storm warning signals across the country. Signal No. 5, the highest alert, is in effect for southeastern Luzon, including Catanduanes and coastal areas of Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur. Metro Manila and nearby areas are under Signal No. 3.
Fung-Wong is packing sustained winds of 185 km/h, with gusts up to 230 km/h. Some parts of Eastern Visayas are already experiencing power outages. Preemptive evacuation operations have been carried out, with residents moving from narrow passenger boats to waiting trucks for safety.
The storm has also caused major travel disruptions, with over 300 domestic and international flights cancelled.
Fung-Wong comes just days after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippines, killing 204 people before hitting Vietnam, where it caused additional fatalities and widespread damage. In central Vietnam, fishing boats were destroyed, and hundreds of lobster farms were washed away or damaged.
Authorities continue to urge residents to follow evacuation orders and stay alert as the typhoon moves closer to land.
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