Philippines warns of deadly storm surges as massive Typhoon Fung-wong nears super typhoon strength

MANILA: The Philippines’ weather bureau warned of life-threatening storm surges of up to five meters and destructive winds as Typhoon Fung-wong churns toward the country’s eastern coast, where it is forecast to intensify into a super typhoon before making landfall on Sunday night. The typhoon’s massive circulation, spanning 1,500 kilometers (932 miles), is already lashing parts of eastern Philippines with heavy rains and winds, PAGASA weather forecaster Benison Estareja said in a briefing. “It can cover almost the entire country,” Estareja said.

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