Super Typhoon Fung-wong, packing winds of up to 195 km/h, crashed into Aurora province in the Philippines’ Luzon region Sunday night—marking the 21st tropical cyclone to hit the country this year 🌊. That’s already one more than its annual average of 20 storms, and the typhoon season isn’t over yet.
💡 Why it matters: The Philippines sits in the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire,’ making it a magnet for extreme weather. But back-to-back storms this year have strained disaster response teams and displaced thousands. Social media footage shows flooded streets and uprooted trees, with locals urging aid for hard-hit coastal towns 🏠🌧️.
🔍 What’s next: Emergency crews are mobilizing to deliver supplies, while flights and ferries remain suspended. Experts warn climate change could intensify storms like Fung-wong, putting vulnerable nations at greater risk. Stay tuned for updates as relief efforts ramp up! 👀
