New typhoon bears down on Philippines days after deadly storm

The Philippines is preparing for the imminent arrival of Super Typhoon Fung-wong, locally known as Uwan, just days after Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaked havoc across the nation, claiming at least 200 lives and causing widespread destruction. Fung-wong is forecast to intensify with sustained winds exceeding 185 km/h (115 mph) before making landfall on Luzon, the country’s largest island, as early as Sunday evening. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has warned of life-threatening storm surges and torrential rains accompanying the typhoon.