• At least 18 people are confirmed dead following Typhoon Fung-wong.
• Over 2 million individuals have been displaced across the affected regions.
• More than 800,000 people are currently sheltering in evacuation centers.

Typhoon Fung-wong, known locally as Uwan, has claimed at least 18 lives and left two individuals missing, casting a wide net of destruction across the Philippines. The storm brought torrential rain and severe flooding, which has displaced over 2.4 million residents in 15 regions, including Central Luzon and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, according to AA.

Authorities indicated that approximately 800,000 displaced persons are being housed in about 11,800 evacuation centers. The flooding has significantly impacted infrastructure, leaving 267 areas in eight regions underwater with the Bicol Region notably affected by flooding in 161 areas, according to local officials. The typhoon continues to cause widespread disruptions, including power and water supply issues, as reported by Al Jazeera and BBC.

Fung-wong was particularly destructive after the Philippines was still reeling from the aftermath of Typhoon Kalmaegi, which killed at least 232 people just days prior. In areas like Nueva Vizcaya, children were among those lost in landslides triggered by the storm, highlighting the brutal consequences of recent weather events. "Among the dead were three children hit by two separate landslides," said officials, underscoring the heightened risks posed by such extreme weather phenomena, according to AA and Al Jazeera.

While authorities have mobilized rescue and relief operations, concerns remain regarding the aftermath, especially as Fung-wong has exited Philippine waters but may re-enter later this week. Local officials express that the ongoing rains continue to pose dangers in various regions, affecting recovery efforts, as mentioned in reports by Al Jazeera and BBC.