STORM DAMAGE – A section of Ampere Boulevard in Dipaculao, Aurora, shows severe damage from storm surgescaused by Super Typhoon Uwan on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Uwan made landfall in Dinalungan town at 9:10 p.m. Sunday. (PNA photo by Jason de Asis)
Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-Wong) weakens after making landfall in the Philippines. Massive evacuations, power outages, and flooding strike Luzon as government agencies rush recovery and relief efforts.
MANILA — Super Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-Wong) weakened on Monday, November 10, after tearing across northern Luzon, displacing more than 1.4 million residents and leaving widespread damage from floods, landslides, and power outages.
The storm made landfall at 9:10 p.m. on November 9 in Dinalungan, Aurora, a coastal province about 130 miles northeast of Manila, before crossing the mountain ranges of central and northern Luzon—the Philippines’ largest and most populous island.
PAGASA: Storm moving away but warnings remain
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Uwan reached peak intensity with sustained winds of 185 kilometers per hour (115 mph) and gusts up to 230 kphbefore landfall.
By late Monday, PAGASA reported the storm 175 kilometers (109 miles) west of Sinait, Ilocos Sur, packing 120 kph (75 mph) sustained winds and 150–160 kph gusts as it moved northwest over the West Philippine Sea. Gale and storm-surge warnings remained in effect along the western seaboards.
Casualties and evacuations
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) placed Luzon under red alert, while pre-emptive evacuations organized by local governments helped limit casualties.
Preliminary reports confirmed at least eight deaths and dozens of injuries across Aurora, Nueva Ecija, Pangasinan, Cagayan Valley, and the Ilocos provinces.
According to the Associated Press, “Typhoon Fung-Wong blew out of the northwestern Philippines on Monday … killing at least 8 people and displacing more than 1.4 million others.”. Reuters earlier reported four fatalities and over one million evacuees nationwide.
Uwan’s size and strength forced the evacuation of over 1.4 million people across Luzon, mostly from low-lying and coastal barangays.
Officials from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said evacuation centers across northern Luzon remained crowded as displaced families awaited food, clean water, and power restoration.
Widespread power and transport disruptions
The storm caused power interruptions in about 155 cities and towns after fierce winds downed electric lines and toppled towers. The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) confirmed that 30–50 transmission lineswere out on Monday morning, with nine restored by midday as crews fanned out across affected provinces.
Transportation was heavily disrupted. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) reported the cancellation of roughly 190 domestic and international flights, prompting the temporary closure of airports in Bicol, Clark, and Laoag.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) likewise suspended inter-island ferry operations as waves reached up to five meters (16 feet) along eastern and western seaboards.
Flooded towns and blocked roads
In Dagupan City, northwest of Manila, rescuers used rubber boats to reach flooded neighborhoods where water rose chest-deep.
In Cagayan Valley, swollen rivers inundated farmlands, while in Benguet and Nueva Vizcaya, falling rocks and mudslides blocked highways.
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said clearing operations were under way, prioritizing access to isolated mountain towns.
Ongoing risks and recovery efforts
Though Uwan has weakened, forecasters warned of continued flooding and landslides as saturated slopes remain unstable.
Coastal communities along Ilocos Sur, La Union, and Zambales were advised to stay away from shorelines until storm surges—recorded at up to three to five meters (10–16 feet)—completely subside.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. directed national and local agencies to expedite relief operations and infrastructure assessments, emphasizing the restoration of power, roads, and communications.
Officials said coordination among the NDRRMC, DSWD, DOE, and NGCP continues as recovery efforts intensify.
As the typhoon moves farther into the West Philippine Sea, PAGASA said weather conditions will gradually improve across most of Luzon by midweek, although flood-hit areas may take weeks to recover.
Editor’s note: Figures for casualties and displacement are preliminary and subject to official verification. Asian Journal will update this story as new government data become available.
