On November 8, 2025, Super Typhoon Fung-Wong made landfall in Aurora province on Luzon, the most populated island in the Philippines. The storm prompted the evacuation of nearly one million residents and resulted in at least two fatalities. With sustained winds of 115 miles per hour and gusts reaching 143 miles per hour, Fung-Wong is categorized as a “super typhoon” by the country’s meteorological service, which issued warnings for life-threatening storm surges.
Fung-Wong, known locally as Uwan, is the second major storm to hit the Philippines within a week, following Typhoon Kalmaegi, which caused nearly 200 deaths in the central region and affected Vietnam with five additional fatalities. Kalmaegi was the 20th cyclone of the year and was particularly deadly, making landfall eight times across the archipelago. Meteorologists have raised concerns that Fung-Wong may exceed Kalmaegi’s impact.
As the storm approached, civil defense officials reported that one person drowned following the storm’s landfall, and a woman was found deceased under debris in Catbalogan City. The typhoon’s effects have already been felt, with nearly 300 flights canceled due to airport closures. Although forecasts suggest that Fung-Wong may weaken after landfall, it is expected to maintain its typhoon status as it traverses the region through at least Tuesday.
Preparedness and Response Measures
The Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has issued its highest alert level in anticipation of the storm’s impact. Civil Defense Director George Keyser emphasized the need for readiness, stating, “This is our highest state of readiness.” Keyser warned that the volume of rainfall could be unprecedented, stressing the importance of coordination among 17 local governments and national agencies to effectively manage the storm’s aftermath.
Keyser identified the period from Sunday afternoon through Monday night as critical for recovery efforts. Emergency protocols have been implemented, ensuring the availability of 486 traffic enforcers, 130 flood control teams, and 40 road emergency crews, in addition to K-9 units. The Philippines Information Agency reported that flood control measures were activated at 71 pumping stations, and resources such as boats, cranes, payloaders, and buses were deployed for emergency evacuations.
The typhoon’s mass spans approximately 932 miles, and it began affecting the eastern regions of the Philippines with intense winds and heavy rainfall prior to making landfall. Fung-Wong is projected to move northwest before turning north on Tuesday and then northeast toward Taiwan.
As the nation braces for the storm’s continuing impact, local authorities remain on high alert, prepared to respond to the challenges posed by this powerful natural disaster.
