Typhoon moves away from Philippines after killing two
Summary
A weakened Typhoon Fung-wong moved over the South China Sea after affecting the Philippines, killing two people. The storm led to significant evacuations and damage but caused fewer casualties than expected. Typhoon Fung-wong follows another storm, Kalmaegi, that caused over 200 deaths in the region.Key Facts
- Typhoon Fung-wong passed the Philippines and is now over the South China Sea, heading toward Taiwan.
- The storm killed two people in the Philippines.
- 1.4 million people in the Philippines were evacuated before the storm hit.
- The typhoon initially had winds of 185 km/h (115 mph) and gusts of 230 km/h (143 mph).
- The typhoon affected Luzon, the most populated island in the Philippines.
- Many communities experienced flooding and lost power; some areas were cut off due to damaged roads and bridges.
- A state of calamity was declared in the Philippines for easier access to emergency funds and resources.
- Typhoon Kalmaegi, earlier, led to over 200 deaths in the Philippines and affected Vietnam.
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