Latest news Philippines prepare for super typhoon "Fung-wong"
A typhoon has just killed hundreds of people in the Philippines - now a new and even stronger hurricane is approaching the island nation. Even before its arrival in the Southeast Asian country, "Fung-Wong" was already causing fierce winds and torrential rain. At least two people lost their lives in the eastern provinces of Catanduanes and Samar, according to the disaster control authorities on Sunday.
09.11.2025, 14:19
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According to the Pagasa weather service, "Fung-Wong" is a super typhoon - a particularly strong and dangerous tropical cyclone. It was located on Sunday with wind speeds of 185 kilometers per hour east of the island of Luzon, where the capital Manila is located. The storm is expected to make landfall in the northern province of Aurora on Luzon on Sunday evening or early Monday morning (local time).
Second typhoon within a week
It is the second typhoon to hit the region within a week. Just a few days ago, typhoon "Kalmaegi" hit the Philippines and Vietnam with hurricane-force gusts, heavy rainfall and meter-high tidal waves. According to disaster control officials, at least 224 people died in the Philippines and 109 are still missing. It is one of the worst flood disasters in recent years - many people have lost everything in the mud and masses of water.
"Fung-Wong" could have even more impact. The authorities have therefore called on more than 1.1 million people in the eastern, central and northern provinces to leave their homes. "We are asking for everyone's help", said Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro, Deputy Chief of Civil Defense, "but please stay calm".
Life-threatening storm surges expected
The weather service warned of "life-threatening and destructive" storm surges of up to three meters. Meteorologist John Grender Almario called on residents of the northern provinces to move to higher ground. "Let's take care of our safety and follow the instructions of the local authorities," he said, "and let's keep praying."
The foothills of "Fung-Wong" had already caused power outages in many places in the eastern Philippines. Schools remained closed, fallen trees blocked roads and more than 300 flights were canceled on Sunday and Monday. According to government figures, a total of 8.4 million people could be affected by "Fung-Wong", including 5.7 million in coastal areas.
Climate change makes typhoons more dangerous
The Philippines are hit by an average of around 20 typhoons every year. The particularly severe storm "Haiyan" killed more than 6,300 people in November 2013.
Tropical cyclones form over warm ocean waters. According to experts, increasing global warming is making them more dangerous. As warmer air can absorb more water vapor, tropical storms gain in intensity more quickly.
