At least 18 people have been confirmed dead and two remain missing after Typhoon Fung-Wong — locally known as Typhoon Uwan — brought torrential rain and catastrophic flooding across the Philippines, according to local media reports on Tuesday.
The Inquirer reported that more than 2.4 million people have been affected across 15 regions, including Central Luzon, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), and Western Visayas. Over 800,000 displaced residents are now taking shelter in approximately 11,800 evacuation centers established throughout the affected areas.
Officials said the confirmed fatalities came from the Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley, Bicol, and Western Visayas, while two individuals remain missing and 28 others have been injured.
Flooding remains widespread, with 267 areas in eight regions still submerged. The Bicol Region reported the highest number of flooded areas at 161, followed by Calabarzon with 39, and Central Luzon with 36.
Infrastructure damage has been extensive, with multiple roads and bridges rendered impassable. Power and water supply disruptions continue to affect dozens of towns and cities.
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Typhoon Fung-Wong exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) early Tuesday but may re-enter later this week, potentially bringing more rain and strong winds.
This disaster comes just a week after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the country, killing at least 224 people, leaving 109 missing, and injuring more than 500. The consecutive storms have raised growing concerns over the country’s preparedness and resilience against increasingly frequent and severe weather events.
