Philippines Evacuates 100,000 as Super Typhoon 'Uwan' Strengthens
Over 100,000 residents across the eastern and northern Philippines have been evacuated as Super Typhoon Fung-wong, locally called Uwan, intensifies before making landfall on Sunday night.
Typhoon Path and Warnings
The storm, carrying sustained winds of 185 kph (115 mph) and gusts up to 230 kph, is expected to strike Aurora province in central Luzon by Sunday night or early Monday. Authorities have issued storm alert signals across wide areas of the country.
- Signal No. 5, the highest alert, is active over southeastern Luzon, including Catanduanes and parts of Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur.
- Metro Manila and nearby provinces are under lower warning levels as weather conditions worsen.
Impact and Emergency Response
The typhoon brings threats of torrential rain, destructive winds, and coastal surges. In Eastern Visayas, power outages have already begun, while strong winds are disrupting travel and local communication lines.
“The Philippines has evacuated more than 100,000 residents across its eastern and northern regions as storm Fung-wong intensified into a super typhoon,” reported local authorities.
Transportation Disruptions
The Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that over 300 domestic and international flights have been canceled as precautionary measures. The Philippine Coast Guard shared images of residents evacuating by boat and truck in Camarines Sur during coordinated pre-emptive operations.
Preparedness in Affected Areas
Government agencies continue to coordinate relief efforts, urging residents in low-lying and coastal zones to move to designated shelters until conditions stabilize following landfall.
Author’s summary: More than 100,000 Filipinos were evacuated as Super Typhoon Uwan approaches Luzon, bringing severe winds, flooding risks, and widespread travel disruptions.