Typhoon Fung-wong kills at least 4 as it devastates the Philippines
Summary
Typhoon Fung-wong hit the northwestern Philippines, causing at least four deaths and forcing more than 1.4 million people to relocate. The storm caused floods and landslides, damaged homes, and disrupted power across several regions. The typhoon made landfall in Aurora province as a super typhoon and later moved into the South China Sea.Key Facts
- Typhoon Fung-wong resulted in at least four deaths in the Philippines.
- More than 1.4 million people were displaced due to the storm.
- The typhoon had strong winds of up to 185 km/h (115 mph) and gusts reaching 230 km/h (143 mph).
- About 1,000 houses were damaged by the storm.
- Flooding affected at least 132 villages, trapping some residents on rooftops.
- Airports were affected, with more than 325 domestic and 61 international flights cancelled.
- The government announced a state of emergency due to damage from this and the previous typhoon, Kalmaegi.
- Schools and most government offices were closed.
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