Super Typhoon Fung-wong, a formidable storm with a radius nearly encompassing the entire Philippines, intensified to super typhoon status on Sunday, poised for a late-night landfall. The storm, packing sustained winds of 185 kilometers per hour and gusts reaching 230 kph, is expected to unleash over 200 millimeters of rainfall, triggering widespread flooding and potential river basin overflows, according to government meteorologist Benison Estareja. Catanduanes, a small island likely to bear the brunt of the typhoon, has already experienced fierce winds and storm surges, with waves crashing over coastal streets. Residents, bracing for the storm’s impact, have resorted to traditional methods of securing their homes, such as strapping down roofs with ropes. In Sorsogon, southern Luzon, some sought refuge in churches, while rescuers in Aurora province urged coastal residents to evacuate to higher ground. The arrival of Fung-wong comes just days after Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaked havoc across the Philippines, claiming 204 lives and leaving 109 missing. Search and rescue operations for Kalmaegi’s victims were suspended due to the impending threat of Fung-wong. Scientists attribute the increasing intensity of such storms to human-driven climate change, which warms oceans and amplifies rainfall potential. The back-to-back typhoons underscore the growing vulnerability of the Philippines to extreme weather events.