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Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Path, Maps and Warnings as Storm Nears Landfall

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Path, Maps and Warnings as Storm Nears Landfall

Summary

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong is approaching the Philippines and is expected to make landfall late Sunday or early Monday. The country has already declared a state of emergency after a previous typhoon and is preparing with evacuations and warnings.

Key Facts

  • Super Typhoon Fung-Wong is expected to hit the Philippines' Aurora area northeast of Manila.
  • The storm could bring over 200 millimeters (8 inches) of rain, which may cause severe flooding and landslides.
  • Over 1 million people have been evacuated from high-risk areas in the northeast Philippines.
  • A 64-year-old woman died while evacuating in Catbalogan.
  • Heavy winds and flooding are reported, with footage showing storm impacts like battered bridges.
  • Super typhoons in the Philippines have winds of at least 185 km/h (115 mph).
  • The storm is expected to weaken significantly but still be strong over northern Luzon.
  • The typhoon will move toward Taiwan, likely weakening further but possibly affecting the area by Thursday.
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