Philippines braces for Typhoon Fung-wong after earlier storm kills over 200
Summary
The Philippines is preparing for Typhoon Fung-wong after Typhoon Kalmaegi caused significant destruction, killing over 200 people. The government has started evacuations as Fung-wong, possibly becoming a super typhoon, approaches. Both the Philippines and Vietnam experienced major impacts from Kalmaegi, with damaged homes and power outages.Key Facts
- Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 204 people in the Philippines and five in Vietnam.
- More than half a million people in the Philippines were displaced because of Kalmaegi.
- Typhoon Fung-wong is predicted to hit the Philippines shortly after Kalmaegi.
- Officials expect Fung-wong to become a super typhoon and have prepared emergency shelters.
- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr declared a state of national emergency in the Philippines.
- Vietnam reported nearly 2,600 homes damaged and over 1.6 million households without power due to Kalmaegi.
- Scientists warn that climate change is leading to stronger and more frequent storms in the region.
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