Super Typhoon Fung-wong slams into the Philippines; 1 million evacuated, at least 2 killed

At least two people have died in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Fung-wong lashed the central and eastern parts of the country, with heavy rains and strong winds cutting power in large areas of the main island of Luzon.

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More than a million people have been evacuated from vulnerable areas across the country.

Fung-wong, locally known as Uwan, made landfall in Aurora province in Luzon at 9.10pm, the state forecaster reported.

With a radius spanning nearly the whole of the Philippines and sustained winds of 185kmh, Fung-wong is expected to bring wind and heavy rain to broad swathes of the Philippines, which last week saw more than 220 people killed by Typhoon Kalmaegi.

Storm alert signals were hoisted across large parts of the country, with Signal No. 5, the highest warning, raised over southeastern Luzon, including Catanduanes island and coastal areas in Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur, while Metro Manila and surrounding areas were under Signal No. 3.

Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro urged residents in the typhoon's path to heed evacuation orders, warning that refusing to comply was dangerous and unlawful.

"We ask that people preemptively evacuate, so that we don't end up having to conduct rescues at the last minute, which could put the lives of police, soldiers, firefighters and coast guard personnel at risk," he said in a public address.

Fung-wong - the 21st storm to hit the Philippines in 2025 - threatens to further strain disaster response, as officials continue to assist Kalmaegi survivors and rebuild communities.