PH Prepares as Typhoon Uwan Approaches, Tino Death Toll Rises

Philippines Prepares for Typhoon Uwan Amid Typhoon Tino Recovery

The Philippines is bracing for Typhoon Uwan, internationally named Fung-wong, while still recovering from the devastating effects of Typhoon Tino, which has resulted in at least 188 fatalities across various provinces.

Current Status and Forecast

Uwan is presently classified as a severe tropical storm and is forecast to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Friday evening or Saturday morning, based on reports from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

The storm is expected to intensify swiftly once inside PAR and could reach super typhoon strength by Saturday evening or Sunday morning.

Comparison to Previous Typhoons

PAGASA has compared Uwan's potential strength to that of Typhoon Pepito, which lingered over PAR for three days and 15 hours, with wind speeds reaching 195 km/h. Pepito caused extensive damage to parts of Central and Northern Luzon in November 2024, resulting in agricultural losses valued at ₱266 million.

Areas at Risk and Ongoing Recovery

The regions affected by Pepito are currently under close watch as potential first landfall sites for Uwan. Meanwhile, emergency teams remain actively engaged in response and recovery efforts following Typhoon Tino’s impact.

The arrival of Uwan comes as emergency teams continue response operations for Typhoon Tino.

Author's summary: The Philippines faces the threat of Typhoon Uwan intensifying to super typhoon strength while still recovering from Typhoon Tino, which caused significant loss of life and damage.

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Rolling Stone Philippines Rolling Stone Philippines — 2025-11-07

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