"Millions Flee as Super Typhoon Fung-wong Slams Philippines"

Typhoon Fung-wong Makes Landfall in Philippines, Leaving Trail of Destruction Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall in the Philippines on Sunday, bringing with it sustained winds of around 185 kmh (115mph) and gusts of 230kmh (143mph), according to the country's meteorological service. The storm, which was upgraded to a super typhoon before landfall, has left a trail of destruction in its wake, with nearly a million people evacuated and two people reported dead. The eye of the storm hit Aurora province in Luzon, the Philippines' most populous island, at 21:10 local time (13:10 GMT) on Sunday. The country's meteorological service warned of destructive winds and "high-risk of life-threatening and damaging storm surge" as the typhoon moved across the country. The storm has knocked down power lines, damaged homes, and forced the evacuation of nearly a million people, according to the Philippine government. The Philippine government had taken steps to prepare for the storm, evacuating nearly a million people from the affected areas. The government had also set up emergency shelters and deployed troops to assist in the evacuation efforts. "The Philippines is braced for an absolutely massive storm," said Jonathan Head, a BBC correspondent in the Philippines. "The government has done a good job in evacuating people, but the storm is still a major threat." The Philippines has a history of being hit by powerful storms, and the country's infrastructure is often vulnerable to damage. In 2013, Typhoon Haiyan devastated the country, killing over 6,000 people and displacing millions. The country's meteorological service has warned that the current storm is one of the strongest to hit the Philippines in recent years. According to the Philippine government, the storm has caused widespread damage, with many homes and buildings destroyed. The government has also reported that two people have died as a result of the storm. The full extent of the damage is still unknown, but it is expected to be significant. The storm is expected to move across the country, bringing with it strong winds and heavy rainfall. The Philippine government has warned of a "high-risk of life-threatening and damaging storm surge" as the storm moves across the country. The government has also advised people to stay indoors and avoid traveling unless absolutely necessary. In a statement, the Philippine government said, "We urge everyone to remain vigilant and to follow the instructions of local authorities. We will do everything in our power to assist those affected by the storm." The government has also set up a hotline for people to report any damage or concerns. As the storm continues to move across the country, the Philippine government is working to assess the damage and provide assistance to those affected. The full extent of the damage is still unknown, but it is expected to be significant. The storm is a reminder of the vulnerability of the Philippines to natural disasters and the need for the government to take steps to prepare for and respond to such events. The Philippine government has promised to provide assistance to those affected by the storm, including food, shelter, and medical aid. The international community has also offered support, with many countries sending aid and personnel to assist in the relief efforts. As the storm begins to move out of the country, the focus is shifting to the relief efforts. The Philippine government is working to assess the damage and provide assistance to those affected. The international community is also playing a key role in the relief efforts, with many countries sending aid and personnel to assist in the recovery efforts. In the aftermath of the storm, the Philippine government will face a major challenge in rebuilding and recovering from the damage. The government has promised to do everything in its power to assist those affected and to rebuild the affected areas. The full extent of the damage is still unknown, but it is expected to be significant.