Typhoon Fung‑wong (Uwan) prompted the evacuation of over 1.4 million people in the Philippines, producing floods, landslides and at least two confirmed deaths. The storm struck Dinalungan on Luzon with sustained winds up to 185 kph and gusts to 230 kph, and its circulation spanned roughly 1,800 km at peak. Recovery is complicated by recent devastation from Typhoon Kalmaegi — which killed nearly 200 people — and by stretched relief resources. Officials and scientists warn that warmer oceans from climate change are intensifying storms and rainfall, increasing the risks for vulnerable communities.
Over 1.4 Million Evacuated as Typhoon Fung‑wong (Uwan) Pounds the Philippines
Typhoon Fung‑wong (Uwan) prompted the evacuation of over 1.4 million people in the Philippines, producing floods, landslides and at least two confirmed deaths. The storm struck Dinalungan on Luzon with sustained winds up to 185 kph and gusts to 230 kph, and its circulation spanned roughly 1,800 km at peak. Recovery is complicated by recent devastation from Typhoon Kalmaegi — which killed nearly 200 people — and by stretched relief resources. Officials and scientists warn that warmer oceans from climate change are intensifying storms and rainfall, increasing the risks for vulnerable communities.
10:48 AM, 11/10/2025Environment
Typhoon Fung‑wong Batters the Philippines
Typhoon Fung‑wong, locally named Uwan, tore across the Philippines after authorities moved more than 1.4 million people to safety. The storm triggered widespread flooding and landslides, knocked out power to large areas, and has been linked to at least two confirmed deaths as it moved out toward the South China Sea and Taiwan on Monday.
Where it hit and immediate impact
Fung‑wong made landfall late Sunday in the coastal town of Dinalungan on Luzon with sustained winds up to 185 kph (115 mph) and gusts reaching 230 kph (143 mph). At its peak the storm’s circulation spanned roughly 1,800 km, a footprint large enough to affect nearly the entire archipelago, PAGASA said.
Civil defense officials reported one drowning in Catanduanes province and the recovery of a woman’s body beneath debris in Catbalogan City. About 1,000 houses were reported damaged and more than 130 northern villages flooded, with some residents forced onto rooftops as waters rose.
Evacuations, shelters and disruptions
Authorities said about 1.4 million people evacuated before landfall; roughly 318,000 remained in evacuation centers such as gyms, theaters and relatives’ homes on Monday. The storm also left around 3 million people without power at one point, and more than 325 domestic and 61 international flights were canceled. Over 6,600 travelers and port workers were stranded after the coast guard ordered ships to stay ashore.
Response and challenges
Rescue and relief operations continued amid difficult conditions. Landslides blocked access to some communities, and officials said rescuers would reach those areas when conditions allowed. The Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) and other agencies temporarily redirected resources from earlier recovery efforts after Typhoon Kalmaegi to concentrate on Fung‑wong, warning that emergency funds are being stretched thin.
“People are a little shell‑shocked,” said Butch Meily, president of the PDRF. “Our funds are starting to get exhausted because of the number of emergencies.”
Broader context: Kalmaegi and climate risk
Fung‑wong struck just days after Typhoon Kalmaegi, which devastated parts of the central Philippines and killed nearly 200 people, with at least 188 deaths reported in Cebu province alone. Kalmaegi’s slow movement dumped heavy rains over populated areas, contributing to drowning fatalities and extensive damage.
Officials and scientists note that warming oceans and a changing climate are increasing the intensity and rainfall of tropical storms in the western Pacific, making events like these more destructive. Local officials have also highlighted long-standing vulnerabilities, including clogged waterways and concerns about the implementation of flood control projects.
What’s next
Taiwan issued school closures and evacuation orders in flood‑ and landslide‑prone areas as Fung‑wong tracked north. Philippine authorities maintained a heightened state of readiness, with a state of emergency in place following Kalmaegi and an ongoing focus on rescue, relief and recovery operations.
Sources: Reports from the Philippines’ Office of Civil Defense, PAGASA, Reuters, AP, CNN and local media.