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Originally published by Citizen DigitalNovember 9, 2025
4w ago
Philippines evacuates hundreds of thousands as super typhoon nears
Philippines evacuates hundreds of thousands as super typhoon nears..
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The Philippines is bracing for Typhoon Fung-wong's anticipated late-night landfall on Sunday, leading to the evacuation of nearly a million people and rising floodwaters. This super typhoon arrives just days after Typhoon Kalmaegi ravaged the country, killing over 220 people.
- 916,863 people have been evacuated nationwide as Fung-wong approaches with winds of 185 kilometers (115 miles) per hour.
- Schools and government offices on the main island of Luzon, including the capital Manila, were ordered closed for Monday, with nearly 300 flights cancelled.
- The super typhoon is expected to bring 200 millimeters (eight inches) or more of rain in many places, and has forced the suspension of search and rescue activities in Cebu from the previous storm.
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