PH Prepares as Typhoon Uwan Approaches, Tino Death Toll Rises

The Philippines is bracing for Typhoon Uwan, internationally named Fung-wong, while some regions are still recovering from Typhoon Tino, which caused at least 188 fatalities across several provinces.

Current Status of Typhoon Uwan

Uwan is now a severe tropical storm and expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Friday evening or Saturday morning, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Projected Intensification and Impact

The storm is likely to intensify rapidly inside PAR and could reach super typhoon strength by Saturday evening or Sunday morning.

PAGASA said, "Uwan may be as strong as Typhoon Pepito, which stayed within PAR for three days and 15 hours with winds as fast as 195 km/hr, devastating parts of Central and Northern Luzon in November 2024, leaving behind P266M in agricultural damages."

Areas at Risk and Ongoing Recovery

The regions affected by Pepito, which suffered significant agricultural damage, are being closely watched as potential locations for Uwan's first landfall. Meanwhile, emergency teams continue response operations for Typhoon Tino.

Author's summary: The Philippines faces a looming threat from Typhoon Uwan while still grappling with recovery from deadly Typhoon Tino, highlighting urgent disaster response needs.

Rolling Stone Philippines — 2025-11-07