27 Dead in the Philippines as Typhoon Strikes
Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Force 80,000 to Evacuate in China
After striking the Philippines, Typhoon Fungwong, the 26th typhoon of the season, also hit Taiwan, resulting in continued casualties and property damage. "Fungwong" is a typhoon name submitted by Hong Kong, representing the Cantonese pronunciation of "phoenix." On November 13 (local time), international media outlets including the Associated Press reported that after hitting the Philippines, the typhoon struck Taiwan, leaving 95 people injured.
The Kamaligan suspension bridge shaking in the rain and wind caused by Typhoon Fungwong No. 26. The Sun
Previously, in the Philippines, Typhoon Goni had caused two deaths and forced the evacuation of approximately 1.2 million people. In addition, Typhoon Fungwong was captured on video violently shaking a suspension bridge.
The Kamaligan Suspension Bridge shaking in the rain and wind caused by Typhoon Fungwong No. 26. The Sun
At around 9:10 PM on November 9, Typhoon Fungwong first made landfall in the Dinalungan area of Aurora Province on the eastern part of Luzon Island in the Philippines, causing significant damage. In particular, it was reported that two people died in Samar Province, where floods occurred due to the typhoon, and 1.18 million people evacuated. The typhoon also caused power outages in Aurora Province, and an airport near the capital, Manila, was closed. Fungwong struck just four days after Typhoon Goni, which claimed 224 lives in the Philippines last week, compounding the disaster for the country.
Local meteorological experts assessed that this typhoon was among the most powerful to hit the Philippines in recent years. The maximum sustained wind speed at the center of the typhoon reached 185 km/h, with peak gusts recorded at 230 km/h. A suspension bridge in northern Luzon Island swayed violently in the strong winds, appearing as if it could snap at any moment. The death toll in the Philippines due to Fungwong has risen to 27, with 36 people reported injured.
At around 9:10 p.m. on the 9th, Typhoon Fungwong, which first made landfall in the Philippines, caused significant damage in the Dinalungan area of Aurora Province on the eastern Luzon Island. In particular, it was reported that two people died in Samar Province, where flooding occurred due to the typhoon, and 1.18 million people evacuated. Photo by AP Yonhap News
After striking the Philippines, Fungwong continued to cause damage as it hit Taiwan. The Central Emergency Operation Center in Taiwan announced that Fungwong made landfall in the Hengchun area of Pingtung County in the south at 7:50 PM local time on the 13th. The center reported that 88 people were injured by the typhoon, with 35 of those injuries occurring in Hualien County in the east. There were 471 reports of property damage, and power supply was cut off to 24,300 households. Although Fungwong weakened into a tropical storm yesterday morning, strong winds and heavy rain were forecast for mainland China's Fujian and Zhejiang provinces, prompting the evacuation of 85,000 residents.
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