Typhoon Fung-wong Leaves Northwest Philippines
Typhoon Fung-wong moved out of the northwestern Philippines on Monday after triggering floods and landslides, cutting power across several provinces. The storm caused at least four deaths and displaced over 1.4 million people.
Forecasters predicted the typhoon to move northwest toward Taiwan.
Impact Amid Ongoing Devastation
Fung-wong struck the northern Philippines while the nation was still recovering from Typhoon Kalmaegi, which caused at least 224 fatalities in central provinces and later hit Vietnam, killing at least five people.
Storm Details and Damage
The typhoon made landfall Sunday night in northeastern Aurora province as a super typhoon, with sustained winds reaching up to 185 kph (115 mph) and gusts up to 230 kph (143 mph). It spanned approximately 1,800 kilometers (1,100 miles) wide.
As it moved across mountainous northern provinces and agricultural areas, Fung-wong weakened before exiting La Union province into the South China Sea.
- One person drowned due to flash floods in Catanduanes province.
- Another fatality occurred in Catbalogan city, eastern Samar, when a house collapsed.
- In Nueva Vizcaya province, a landslide buried a hut in Kayapa town, killing two children and injuring family members.
"Fung-wong lashed the northern Philippines while the country was still dealing with the devastation wrought by Typhoon Kalmaegi."
The combined effects of recent typhoons have severely impacted communities across the region.
Author's summary: Typhoon Fung-wong caused significant damage in northern Philippines, adding to the toll of recent storms by killing four and displacing over 1.4 million residents.
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