Philippines warns of deadly storm surges as Typhoon Fung-wong strengthens

Philippines warns of deadly storm surges as Typhoon Fung-wong strengthens


MANILA, Nov 8 – The Philippines’ weather bureau warned of life-threatening storm surges of up to five metres and destructive winds as Typhoon Fung-wong churns toward the country’s eastern coast, where it is forecast to intensify into a super typhoon before making landfall on Sunday night.

The typhoon’s massive circulation, spanning 1,500 kilometres (932 miles), is already lashing parts of eastern Philippines with heavy rains and winds, PAGASA weather forecaster Benison Estareja said in a briefing.

“It can cover almost the entire country,” Estareja said.

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The Philippines’ weather bureau warned of life-threatening storm surges as Typhoon Fung-wong churns toward the country’s eastern coast, where it is forecast to intensify into a super typhoon. AFP via Getty Images

Fung-wong, locally named Uwan, is currently packing maximum sustained winds of 140

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