Typhoon Fung-wong Leaves Eight Dead and Displaces Over 1.4 Million in the Philippines

Typhoon Fung-wong exited the northwestern Philippines on Monday after causing widespread destruction, leaving at least eight people dead and displacing over 1.4 million. The typhoon brought torrential rains and strong winds, leading to floods and landslides across the northern regions. It hit northeastern Aurora province on Sunday night as a super typhoon with winds up to 185 kph (115 mph) and gusts reaching 230 kph (143 mph), before weakening and moving into the South China Sea.

Casualties reported include drownings and deaths from landslides in provinces like Catanduanes, Samar, Nueva Vizcaya, Mountain Province, and Kalinga. Over 318,000 people remain in evacuation centers, and about 1,000 homes were damaged. The storm struck while areas were still recovering from Typhoon Kalmaegi, which killed at least 224 people.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had declared a state of emergency due to back-to-back typhoons. Rescue and relief operations continue, with schools and government offices closed and hundreds of flights canceled. The U.S. and Japan have offered aid, although the Philippines has not officially requested international assistance.