Chaos in the Philippines, nearly one million evacuated as super typhoon Fung-Wong approaches the country

Residents line up to register at an evacuation center as they prepare for Super Typhoon Fung-Wong, Manila, Philippines, November 9, 2025. -- Photo: REUTERS/Lisa Marie David

MANILA (dpa): Nearly one million people fled their homes in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Fung-Wong on Sunday brought severe winds and torrential rain, almost a week after another powerful typhoon left more than 200 people dead.

The national disaster agency said over 900,000 people have evacuated in eastern, central and northern provinces in the typhoon's path.