Super Typhoon Fung-wong slams into Philippines, killing 2 and displacing 1 million

Super Typhoon Fung-wong Slams Into Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-wong has struck the northeastern coast of the Philippines, resulting in at least two fatalities and prompting the evacuation of over one million people. The storm is the strongest to threaten the country this year.

Evacuations began as Fung-wong approached, with residents seeking shelter ahead of the typhoon’s landfall on Sunday. The Philippines was still recovering from the damage caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi, which claimed at least 204 lives.

Evacuation and Rescue Efforts

Personal Stories

Judie Delector and his family stayed inside a tent at an evacuation center in Quezon City as Typhoon Fung-wong entered the country on November 9, 2025.

"Evacuees took shelter on Sunday as Typhoon Fung-wong, the biggest storm to threaten the Philippines this year, battered the country’s northeastern coast."
"The super typhoon approached while the Philippines was still dealing with the devastation wrought by Typhoon Kalmaegi, which left at least 204 people dead."

Author’s Summary

Super Typhoon Fung-wong caused significant destruction and displacement in the Philippines, compounding the nation’s ongoing recovery from previous storms.

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AP News AP News — 2025-11-09

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