Super Typhoon Fung-wong hits Philippines

The Philippines is bracing for Super List of storms named Fung-wong, locally known as Uwan, which has intensified with sustained winds of 185km/h and gusts of up to 230km/h. Over 100,000 residents have been evacuated across eastern and northern regions, with storm alerts, including Signal No. 5, issued for large parts of the Philippines, including Philippines — Aurora (province) where landfall is expected. Philippines — Metro Manila and surrounding areas are under Signal No. 3, leading to suspended classes and work. This event follows closely after Typhoon Kalmaegi, which killed 204 people in the Philippines and 5 in Vietnam, causing extensive damage to coastal communities, infrastructure, and lobster farms. More than 300 domestic and international flights have been cancelled in the Philippines, and power outages are already affecting parts of Eastern Visayas. The Philippines — Department of National Defense (Philippines) and United States — Office of Civil Defense are urging preemptive evacuations to minimize casualties.