The Philippines is bracing for another strong typhoon only days after Typhoon Tino’s devastation, with PAGASA warning that Typhoon Uwan could reach Signal No. 5 intensity this weekend.
According to the weather bureau, the storm—internationally known as Fung-Wong—is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) between Friday night and early Saturday morning. Once inside PAR, it will be named Typhoon Uwan.
As of Thursday, the system was located about 1,690 kilometers northeast of Mindanao, carrying maximum sustained winds of 75 kilometers per hour. PAGASA said it is still too early to determine the exact landfall site, but projections show a possible track toward Central or Northern Luzon.
If current models hold, Uwan could intensify further and potentially reach Signal No. 5, making it one of the strongest typhoons to hit the country this year. For comparison, Typhoon Tino, which recently battered several provinces, reached Signal No. 4 before exiting the country.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a state of national calamity to accelerate response operations for Tino’s aftermath and ensure readiness for the approaching typhoon.
Authorities urged local governments and residents in vulnerable areas to prepare for possible heavy rains, flooding, and strong winds. PAGASA continues to monitor the typhoon’s movement closely and is expected to issue updates every six hours.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) advised the public to remain vigilant and follow official advisories, warning that back-to-back storms could worsen conditions in already affected areas.
