Typhoon Fung-wong Leaves Two Dead, Forces Mass Evacuations in Philippines

• Nov 10, 2025

Two people have died and more than one million others have been evacuated as Typhoon Fung-wong battered the Philippines, bringing destructive winds, torrential rain, and widespread flooding across several provinces.

The country’s state weather agency said on Monday that the typhoon had moved away from the main islands and was now crossing the South China Sea. However, it warned that large parts of the Philippines remained under threat from heavy downpours, strong winds, and dangerous coastal swells. Officials said the storm is expected to shift northeast towards Taiwan in the coming days.

Authorities in the Philippines began large-scale evacuations over the weekend, moving residents from low-lying and landslide-prone areas to temporary shelters. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that power outages, flooding, and blocked roads had affected several regions, including Luzon and the Visayas. Emergency response teams have been deployed to assist stranded families and deliver food and medical aid.

In coastal communities, storm surges caused significant damage to homes, fishing boats, and infrastructure. Several areas experienced landslides following hours of intense rainfall. Local officials said schools and government offices in the hardest-hit areas remain closed as authorities conduct damage assessments and clear debris from major roads.

While Fung-wong weakened slightly after making landfall, forecasters warned that lingering rainbands could still trigger flash floods and landslides, especially in mountainous areas. The weather bureau advised residents to remain alert and follow evacuation orders as conditions could worsen in some regions.

Airlines cancelled dozens of domestic and international flights, while ferry services were suspended due to rough seas. Thousands of passengers remain stranded in ports across the country.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed government agencies to coordinate closely with local authorities and ensure relief assistance reaches affected communities swiftly. He also urged the public to remain vigilant as cleanup operations continue.

The Philippines is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world, hit by an average of 20 tropical cyclones each year. Typhoon Fung-wong is the latest to strike in what has been an unusually active storm season across Southeast Asia.