Hey fam 🌪️, Super Typhoon Fung-wong (now a massive Category 5 system) slammed into Aurora province on Luzon Island late Sunday, packing winds over 250 km/h. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) recorded landfall in Dinalungan at around 9:10 pm local time (1310 GMT).
With such intense wind speeds and torrential rain, communities can expect flooding and possible landslides in mountainous areas. If you’re in the affected zones, remember:
- Stay indoors and avoid traveling unless it’s urgent 🚫🛣️
- Keep your phone charged and have power banks ready 🔋
- Follow updates on PAGASA’s app or trusted weather channels 📲
- Have emergency kits with water, snacks, and meds on standby 🛒
- Check on friends and family via WhatsApp or Viber to stay connected 🤳
This typhoon is a stark reminder of how climate change is making storms more intense globally 🌏🔥. For young pros used to braving monsoon seasons and tropical storms, stay informed, support relief efforts when it’s safe, and keep those notifications on 🔔.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
