Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Approaches Philippines
Typhoon Fung-Wong, now classified as a super typhoon, is expected to make landfall on the eastern coast of the Philippines on Sunday night. The storm is so large that its radius spans across the entire country.
Impact and Evacuations
Strong winds from the typhoon have caused significant disruptions. For instance, Camaligan’s famous hanging bridge in Camarines Sur was seen swaying dangerously due to the gusts.
"Strong gusts from Typhoon Fung-wong (#UwanPH) caused a famous hanging bridge in Camaligan, Camarines Sur, Philippines, to sway dangerously." – Richard Cecilio, DWIZ 95.1 South Luzon
Over one million residents have evacuated high-risk areas in Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, Aurora, and neighboring provinces, following government warnings to seek immediate shelter.
Storm Details and Current Conditions
- Peak wind speeds reach 215 km/h with gusts up to 230 km/h.
- The storm’s wind and rain band extends 1,600 kilometers.
- Wind speed near the center is approximately 185 km/h.
Videos circulating online show severe flooding along the northeastern coastline and infrastructure shaking under the force of the typhoon.
Casualties and Warnings
One fatality has been reported so far, highlighting the storm's life-threatening conditions and the urgency for residents to heed evacuation orders.
Summary
Super Typhoon Fung-Wong has caused widespread evacuations and dangerous conditions as it approaches the Philippines, bringing destructive winds and flooding across the region.
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