Typhoon Fung-Wong could hammer the Philippines with destructive winds, flooding
Forecasters warn of another severe Pacific storm that could cause devastating winds, torrential rain and life-threatening floods in Southeast Asia.
The western Pacific is unlikely to get a break anytime soon. Just weeks after Typhoon Ragasa wreaked havoc across the northern Philippines, killing 19 and causing more than $1.6 billion in damage, Typhoon Fung-Wong is intensifying.
Meteorologists warn Fung-Wong is poised for quick intensification as it churns near Taiwan and the northern part of the Philippines, endangering tens of millions of people already pounded by a brutal storm season.
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A dangerous track between devastation
Typhoon Kalmaegi is currently creating devastation in Vietnam after making landfall in the southern Philippines, killing more than 100 people.
Fung-Wong is expected to cut a path between Ragasa's and Kalmaegi's courses, bringing its worst effects directly to the capital, Manila, which is home to over 15 million people.
Early models show that the storm's central pressure could fall below 950 hPa, suggesting a powerful typhoon. Sustained gusts of more than 210 km/h can rip off roofs, crush trees and cut out power for several days.
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Flooding and landslides a growing threat
Forecasters believe rainfall totals in the mountains could exceed 400 mm, causing catastrophic flash floods and landslides. Extreme winds and heavy rain could devastate coastal and high-risk interior areas.
With seas already warm and the environment set for quick development, Fung-Wong is shaping up to be one of the season's most deadly storms. Residents in the Philippines and Taiwan should prepare now, before it's too late.
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Emergency hotlines
Stay safe and informed — emergency contacts for the Philippines and Taiwan have been listed below.