A recent typhoon in the Philippines has resulted in the deaths of two individuals and prompted over a million residents to evacuate. Super Typhoon Fong-wong struck various parts of the nation, with the eastern Bicol region being the first to bear the brunt on Sunday morning. As a consequence, schools have suspended classes for Monday, and close to 300 flights have been called off.
The typhoon was elevated to a super typhoon status, boasting sustained winds of approximately 115mph and gusts reaching 143mph. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a warning of a high risk of life-threatening storm surges exceeding 10 feet in height.
Locally referred to as ‘Uwan’, the storm is anticipated to hit the central or northern portion of Aurora, as indicated by the weather service at 8 pm local time. Regions under a “red” warning level encompass Rizal, Metro Manila, Laguna, Bulacan, Quezon, and other areas. Following the landfall, the typhoon is projected to move across the mountainous terrain of Northern Luzon and emerge over Lingayen Gulf or the coastal waters of Pangasinan or La Union by the following morning.
Subsequently, the typhoon is expected to veer northward from Tuesday while maintaining its typhoon intensity. It is then anticipated to shift northeast towards the Taiwan Strait, gradually losing strength. The current forecast suggests that the typhoon will reach western Taiwan by Thursday after making landfall.
