Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall in the Philippines on November 9, 2025, bringing destructive winds, torrential rain, and widespread flooding. More than 1 million people were forced to evacuate as the powerful storm battered communities already struggling to recover from Typhoon Kalmaegi and a series of recent earthquakes.
With harvests wiped out in key farming regions and thousands of homes damaged or destroyed, families are now facing urgent needs for clean water, food, shelter, and protection. World Vision teams are on the ground responding to the most vulnerable children and families while assessing long-term recovery needs.
Super Typhoon Fung-wong: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
- Fast Facts: Super Typhoon Fung-wong
- What’s the latest update on Super Typhoon Fung-wong?
- How is World Vision helping communities after Super Fung-wong?
- How can I help people affected by Super Typhoon Fung-wong and other disasters?
Fast Facts: Super Typhoon Fung-wong
- Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall in the Philippines on November 9, 2025, in Aurora Province, northeastern Luzon.
- Storm strength among the highest this season, with winds of 115 mph and gusts up to 143 mph.
- It is the 21st named storm to hit the Philippines in 2025.
- At least 8 people confirmed dead and 1.4 million displaced.
- Many houses were damaged, landslides blocked roads, and widespread power outages were reported.
- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state of emergency due to the combined devastation from both Super Typhoon Fung-wong and Typhoon Kalmaegi.
- As Fung-wong moved into the South China Sea, it caused extensive flooding and power losses in Vietnam, where some 2,800 homes were damaged and 500,000 people lost electricity.
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What’s the latest update on Super Typhoon Fung-wong
Super Typhoon Fung-wong (known locally as Uwan) made landfall in the northern Philippines on November 9, 2025, and later weakened as it tracked northwest across the South China Sea toward Taiwan. The storm caused severe flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage, killing at least 8 people and displacing more than 1.4 million.
Fung-wong struck only days after Typhoon Kalmaegi (locally known as Tino) devastated central regions of the Philippines, further straining recovery efforts.
How is World Vision helping communities after Super Fung-wong?
World Vision is responding to the urgent needs of families affected by Typhoon Kalmaegi and Super Typhoon Fung-wong, which together brought widespread flooding, landslides, and destruction across the Visayas, Mindanao, and Southern Luzon.
- Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in Southern Leyte on November 4, 2025, affecting more than 706,000 people across seven regions. The storm damaged infrastructure, displaced communities, and disrupted education for over 9.18 million pupils and students.
- Just days later, Super Typhoon Fung-wong struck the Philippines with sustained winds of 185 kph and gusts up to 230 kph. Over 1.3 million people were evacuated, and 836,000 individuals have been affected nationwide, according to initial reports.
- Since October, World Vision has supported earthquake-affected residents in Cebu, reaching 8,297 people across three municipalities and 33 barangays.
- World Vision has programming in 14 areas in the Visayas, supporting nearly 24,000 children and their families.
In Vietnam, World Vision is partnering with local authorities to distribute kits, generators, food, clean water, and tools to isolated families and schools.
“Our hearts go out to the families who have been hit by these devastating typhoons,” said Dr. Herbert Q. Carpio, national director of World Vision in the Philippines. “We remain committed to working alongside the government and partners to ensure that affected children and families receive the immediate care they need.”
