Super Typhoon Fung-wong slams into Philippines, killing 2 and displacing more than 1 million
Summary
Super Typhoon Fung-wong hit the northeastern coast of the Philippines, causing at least two deaths and forcing over a million people to evacuate due to floods and landslides. The storm brought strong winds and rain, impacting large areas of the country and causing power outages and flight cancellations.Key Facts
- Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall in the northeastern Philippines, affecting the town of Dinalungan in Aurora province.
- The storm had winds reaching up to 185 kph (115 mph) and gusts of 230 kph (143 mph).
- Over a million people were evacuated from areas prone to floods and landslides.
- Two deaths were reported, one from flash floods and another from debris.
- The typhoon's impact zone covered two-thirds of the Philippines.
- A state of emergency was declared by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. due to this storm and the earlier Typhoon Kalmaegi.
- More than 30 million people could face hazards from the storm.
- Power outages occurred in several eastern towns, and numerous flights were canceled.
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