Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall in the Philippines on Sunday, November 9, 2025, striking Aurora province with winds up to 230 km/h (143 mph) and triggering the evacuation of nearly one million people across Luzon and surrounding regions.
The storm, locally known as Uwan, is the most powerful to hit the country this year and comes just days after Typhoon Kalmaegi killed over 220 people. Authorities raised the highest Signal No. 5 alert in southeastern Luzon, including Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, and Camarines Sur, while Metro Manila and nearby provinces were placed under Signal No. 3 Yahoo The Independent P.M. News.
Impact and Response
Landfall occurred at 9:10 PM local time in Aurora province, unleashing torrential rains, storm surges, and widespread power outages.
At least two fatalities have been confirmed, including a 64-year-old woman in Catbalogan City who was crushed by debris while attempting to evacuate Yahoo.
Over 300 flights were canceled, and schools, offices, and transport hubs were shut down across multiple regions The Independent.
Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. warned of “catastrophic impact” and urged residents to comply with evacuation orders The Independent P.M. News.
The Philippine Coast Guard and disaster response teams have been deployed to high-risk areas, assisting with evacuations and emergency shelter operations. Relief agencies are preparing for post-storm recovery, with food, water, and medical supplies being stockpiled.
