More than 100 thousand people evacuated in the Philippines due to super typhoon Fung-Wong«

Super typhoon Fung-Wong in the Philippines

Philippine authorities evacuated more than 100 thousand residents in the eastern and northern regions of the country due to the approaching Super Typhoon Fung-Wong«, accompanied by destructive winds of up to 230 km/h and heavy rain.

Mass evacuation and warnings

Several provinces have declared the highest level of storm danger. Local authorities have reported transport stop, and y eastern Visayas already fixed power outage.

Hundreds of people are being moved from coastal areas to safer areas. Rescuers report evacuation of entire communities, especially in the provinces Catanduanes and Aurora, where the main impact of the elements is expected.

Flight cancellations and the first consequences

Due to the deteriorating weather More than 300 domestic and international flights were cancelled. Videos from the coast show strong winds, heavy rains and high waves rolling onto the shores.

Previous disasters

Typhoon Fung-Wong approaches the country only a few days after the storm «Kalmaegi», who took more than 200 lives and caused widespread destruction in the Philippines and Vietnam.

Meteorologists warn that Fung-Wong could become a the most powerful typhoon of the season, and its effects will be felt even after passing over the islands of Luzon and Samar.