A super typhoon made landfall on the northeast coast of the Philippines this Sunday and began destroying everything in its path. The provisional death toll is 2 people. The country is still reeling from the devastating path of Typhoon Karmaegi, which killed at least 224 people days earlier, leaving 1 million people evacuated and massive property damage.
According to initial estimates by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Hungwon made landfall in Dinalungan City around 9:10 p.m. local time, the maximum sustained wind speed near the center was 185 km/h. Wind gusts up to 230km/h.
The identities of the two deceased have been revealed. Eastern Catanduanes Province and Catbalogan Cityin eastern Samar province. The first was caused by a flash flood, and the second was buried by debris carried by a superstorm.
Northern states are experiencing destructive winds, heavy rain and storm surge. At the moment, Metro Manila is also affected. Strong winds and heavy rain.
The Aurora province stretches along the east coast of the Philippines, with its southernmost tip about 140 km from the capital.
The super typhoon’s huge diameter will likely reach the Visayas and Mindanao islands. After landing, Fong Won crosses the sea. mountainous area It originated from northern Luzon and is expected to appear in coastal waters of Lingayen Gulf or Pangasinan or La Union on Monday morning.
Meanwhile, the country’s Office of Civil Defense (OCD) called on the public to follow a series of precautionary evacuation measures in view of the threat posed by the typhoon. Continues to directly impact up to 54 stateswithin the next few days, including Metro Manila. OCD estimates that the phenomenon could affect more than 60 million people in total, the outlet notes.
As a result, preventive evacuations have already begun in local communities. low level and high risk Residents near rivers are also advised to clean up their areas, and residents living in landslide-prone areas are advised not to return to their homes until authorities say it is safe.
More than 1 million evacuees
Philippine authorities this Sunday 1.17 million people People were forced to leave their homes in eastern, central and northern provinces, including Metro Manila, where the first two deaths recorded that day occurred.
“We once again urge the public to prepare, heed warnings, and take preventive measures in preparation for the approach of the typhoon,” the OCD deputy administrator said. Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandroasked for cooperation and calm from Filipinos. “We have procedures to follow and this is for our safety,” he reassured.
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