The Philippines is facing unprecedented devastation as two powerful typhoons, Kalmaegi and Super Typhoon Fung-wong, have wreaked havoc across the archipelago. Residents have turned to social media to share harrowing videos of their experiences, showcasing the scale of destruction and the resilience of affected communities. Entire neighborhoods are submerged, with only rooftops visible above the floodwaters, as families grapple with fear and uncertainty. In Dinapigue, Isabela, Super Typhoon Fung-wong intensified on November 9, with landfall expected in Aurora province later that evening. Videos posted by residents, such as Princess Joeuana Ramos, depict massive waves crashing through fences and floodwaters carrying debris into homes, accompanied by the panicked cries of those caught in the storm. The situation is compounded by the aftermath of Typhoon Kalmaegi, which struck the Central Visayas region days earlier, claiming at least 188 lives and leaving hundreds missing. In Cebu, residents still reeling from Kalmaegi’s impact shared their struggles online. A viral TikTok post by a woman named Chine showed her family stranded on their rooftop, waiting in vain for rescue. Her caption highlighted public frustration over alleged corruption and inadequate flood-control projects. Another video by @bernheizelflores, viewed over 3.7 million times, showed cars swallowed by muddy torrents, with the caption criticizing the lack of infrastructure planning. Amid the chaos, acts of bravery have emerged as symbols of hope. In one viral clip, residents rescued eight people trapped in a car amid raging floodwaters, embodying the Filipino spirit of bayanihan—communal unity in times of crisis. As the nation begins to assess the damage, the focus shifts to recovery and addressing systemic issues that exacerbated the disaster.
Homes underwater, no power: Filipinos share harrowing videos as back-to-back typhoons hit
