The Philippines warned of life-threatening storm surges and destructive winds as Typhoon Fung-wong (Uwan) moves toward its eastern coast. The storm is expected to intensify into a super typhoon before making landfall on Sunday night.

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•  PAGASA warns of storm surges up to 5 meters high.
•  Fung-wong packing 140 kph winds, gusts reaching 170 kph.
•  Could strengthen to 185 kph before landfall.
•  Heavy rain, flooding expected across eastern, northern, central Luzon.
•  Up to 200 mm rainfall likely in Bicol, Samar regions.
•  Coastal residents urged to evacuate to higher ground.
•  Flights canceled, classes suspended in several areas.
•  Typhoon spans 1,500 km—can affect almost the entire country.
•  Warning follows deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi that killed 204 in Philippines.
•  Scientists link stronger storms to rising global temperatures.