Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Twin Typhoons Leave 259 Dead, Millions Displaced in Philippines
Two very strong storms, called typhoons Fung-wong and Kalmaegi, hit the Philippines.
Fung-wong was a super typhoon when it first arrived but got weaker.
It caused at least 27 people to lose their lives.
The other storm, Kalmaegi, caused even more sadness, with 232 people passing away.
Sadly, many others are still missing or were hurt.
These storms were so powerful that they forced millions of people to leave their homes.
Homes, farms, and important roads were also broken by the strong winds and floods.
The Philippines gets about 20 storms each year, and Fung-wong was the 21st one this year.
The death toll from two typhoons in the Philippines has risen to 259.
Typhoon Fung-wong caused at least 27 deaths and two missing.
Typhoon Kalmaegi resulted in 232 deaths, 112 missing, and over 500 injured.
Millions of people have been displaced by the two storms.
Widespread destruction of homes, farms, and infrastructure occurred due to the typhoons.
- Who
- Authorities and residents of the Philippines
- What
- Two powerful typhoons, Fung-wong and Kalmaegi, caused significant deaths, injuries, and displacement.
- When
- Fung-wong made landfall on Sunday; Kalmaegi made landfall on November 4th; death toll reported on Wednesday.
- Where
- Philippines, with specific mention of north-central Luzon and central Philippines (Cebu province).
- Why
- Powerful typhoons brought heavy rains, flooding, and mudslides, leading to casualties and destruction.
Typhoon Fung-wong
Typhoon Kalmaegi
Impact and Casualties
Typhoon Fung-wong
Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall as a super typhoon on Sunday, weakening as it crossed north-central Luzon. It caused at least 27 deaths and left two people missing.
Typhoon Kalmaegi
Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall on November 4th, triggering massive flooding and mudslides in the central Philippines. It resulted in 232 deaths, 112 missing, and over 500 injured.
Displacement and Destruction
Typhoon Fung-wong
While Fung-wong caused displacement and destruction, the provided figures focus on its direct casualties.
Typhoon Kalmaegi
Kalmaegi caused massive flooding and mudslides, contributing significantly to the overall displacement of millions and widespread destruction of homes, farms, and infrastructure.
- Total Deaths
- 259
- Typhoon Fung-wong Deaths
- 27+
- Typhoon Fung-wong Missing
- 2
- Typhoon Kalmaegi Deaths
- 232
- Typhoon Kalmaegi Missing
- 112
- Typhoon Kalmaegi Injured
- 500+
- Millions Displaced
- Yes
- Most Fatalities Location
- Cebu province
Sources
Taiwan evacuates 3,000 as it awaits Typhoon Fung-wong
Taiwan evacuates thousands as Typhoon Fung-wong nears; flood-hit regions brace again
Taiwan evacuates 3,000 as Typhoon Fung-wong approaches
Typhoon Fung-wong brings floods to Taiwan, thousands evacuated
Typhoon Fung-wong brings floods to Taiwan, thousands evacuated
