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Philippines face new storm as Super Typhoon Fung-wong nears

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In the Philippines, recovery from Typhoon Kalmaegi has been suspended, as a new, even stronger storm bears down on the archipelago. Super Typhoon Fung-wong is expected to make landfall on Sunday.

Breakdown
  • Typhoon Fung-wong is strengthening over the Philippine Sea, with wind gusts near 200 kilometers per hour.
  • The country is still recovering from Typhoon Kaumegi, which caused severe flooding and destruction in Cebu province less than a week ago. 11s
  • A nationwide state of emergency remains in effect, and some families are still mourning losses from the previous storm. 29s
  • Authorities warn that damage and debris from Kaumegi could worsen the impact of Fung-wong, with over 200 millimeters of rainfall expected and major river basins likely to overflow. 1m 26s
  • Evacuations are underway as Fung-wong is expected to strengthen into a super typhoon before making landfall. 1m 47s
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