Tropical cyclone Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong) has intensified further into a super typhoon, lashing Catanduanes and nearby areas with life-threatening winds and coastal flooding, as the state weather bureau raised the highest wind signal over parts of Luzon on Sunday,

Super Typhoon Uwan heads for Northern Luzon with 175 km/h winds — urgent evacuations underway as coastal communities brace.

UwanPH (international name: Fung-Wong) strengthened into a super typhoon morning on Saturday, November 9, 2025, bringing life-threatening winds, intense rain, and violent sea conditions to Catanduanes and nearby areas as it moved closer to Luzon,

In response to the President’s call for proactive and stronger disaster preparedness, and to provide assistance in safeguarding lives and communities from the impending threat posed by Super Typhoon “Uwan”.

The statement 'redraw coastlines' stems from the agency's warning of storm surges up to and exceeding 3 metres in low-lying coastal areas of eastern Luzon, including regions such as Quezon (Polillo Islands), Catanduanes, Albay, and Sorsogon.

Four areas were placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 5 as tropical cyclone Uwan intensified into a super typhoon, PAGASA said Sunday morning.