Thousands more evacuated as Fung-wong reaches Taiwan | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSimina MistreanuWednesday 12 November 2025 07:02 GMTRelated: Typhoon Fung-wong batters PhilippinesTropical Storm Fung-wong prompted the evacuation of nearly 8,300 people and the closure of schools in Taiwan.The storm, which had super typhoon strength when it hit the Philippines, caused at least 27 deaths, widespread flooding, and landslides there.In Taiwan, 51 people have already been injured and over 8,300 evacuated, primarily from Hualien County, with schools and offices closed across central and southern regions.As of Wednesday morning, Fung-wong was located 140km southwest of Taiwan, moving northeast at 16kmph, with maximum sustained winds of 65kmph, and was expected to make landfall later on Wednesday.In the Philippines, over 623,300 individuals remained in evacuation centres, with many fatalities attributed to landslides in the mountainous Cordillera region.In fullTaiwan evacuates over 8,000 people and shuts schools as Fung-wong approachesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in