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Super Typhoon Fung-wong
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  Super Typhoon Fung-wong Residents of Mindanao island in the Philippines evacuate their homes after severe flooding caused by Super Typhoon Fung-wong (Uwan) on November 8, 2025. (more) Super Typhoon Fung-wong storm [2025] Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Super-Typhoon-Fung-wong Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

  External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: Typhoon Uwan Written by Aman Kumar Aman Kumar is an editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. Aman Kumar Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Britannica Editors Last updated Nov. 10, 2025 •History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot Super Typhoon Fung-wong, late-season tropical cyclone that grew into a super typhoon in November 2025 and caused severe damage in the Philippines. The typhoon’s maximum sustained wind speed was about 115 miles (185 km) per hour in its early track as it approached the Philippines, along with peak gusts (that is, short bursts of stronger wind lasting a few seconds) of more than 140 miles (225 km) per hour and a minimum central pressure of...

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