09 November,2025 11:57 AM IST | Manila | mid-day online correspondent
Big waves crashing onto Amper Boulevard in Dipaculao, Aurora, as Super Typhoon Fung-wong approaches the Philippines. Pic/AFP
Ahead of Super Typhoon Fung-Wong's arrival on Sunday, which is expected to lash Catanduanes and nearby areas with life-threatening winds and coastal flooding, authorities in the Philippines have evacuated hundreds of families, local media reported.
As reported by news agency ANI, the country's state weather bureau PAGASA warned that the typhoon, which is called Uwan locally, could bring violent winds, torrential rain, and storm surges up to three metres high.
After Typhoon Kalmaegi caused major destruction in the Philippines and Vietnam, Typhoon Fung Wong, on the other hand, is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Friday night or early Saturday. As per the reports, the typhoon is moving generally westward before turning west-northwestward.
One of the reports said that the typhoon struck the Philippines' eastern coast with maximum sustained winds of 205 kilometres per hour and gusts up to 250 kph, causing flooding and storm surges in Catanduanes and nearby provinces.
The tropical cyclone, which was categorised as a super typhoon, is forecast to make landfall over the southern portion of Isabela or the northern portion of Aurora late Sunday or early Monday.
Having a history of encountering typhoons, the Philippines in the past has already witnessed over 200 deaths due to Typhoon Kalmaegi last week before it headed into Vietnam, where five deaths were reported.
Signal No 5, which is the highest level of warning for typhoons, has been issued in the Philippines over southeastern Luzon, including Catanduanes and coastal areas of Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur. A Signal No. 3 alert has been issued for Metro Manila and surrounding areas, PNA reported.
The Philippine National Police said today that all police units nationwide are fully prepared to respond to emergencies and provide assistance to affected communities.
At present, 996 evacuation centres are occupied, sheltering more than 102,000 families or approximately 319,000 individuals across the affected regions, the Philippines News Agency reported.
Considering the alarming conditions, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr declared a state of emergency earlier on Thursday, which still remains in effect.As per the local media reports, there are knee-deep floods in some areas of Virac in Catanduanes, which has made the situation a lot more concerning.
(With inputs from ANI)
