Super Typhoon Fung-Wong: Giant waves smash sea-facing homes in the Philippines, terrified locals plead for rescue; chilling videos emerge

As rescue operations are underway in Luzon, the country’s most populous island, a myriad of videos capturing the Super Typhoon Fung-Wong flooded the Internet.

Locally known as Uwan, the typhoon is the 21st deadliest storm to hit the Philippines this year (Image source: X)

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong made its landfall on Sunday with heavy rain and strong winds in several parts of the Philippines, killing two people, the Associated Press reported. Locally known as Uwan, the typhoon is the 21st deadliest storm to hit the country this year, which experiences around 20 tropical storms annually.

As rescue operations are underway in Luzon, the country’s most populous island, a myriad of videos capturing the Super Typhoon Fung-Wong flooded the Internet, leaving users stunned. One of the most viral videos shows a strong wave—triggered by the typhoon—hitting a sea-facing property and further flooding it. A few men present at the location can be seen running for their lives.

Watch here:

When people talk about the extreme and sudden nature of storm surge, this is what they’re taking about….

From earlier this evening 🌀#typhoon #FungWong #UwanPH #Philippines @JordanHallWX pic.twitter.com/xoGSIGv4Su

— Jason H (AU) 🇦🇺 (@OreboundImages) November 9, 2025

Another video, shared by the Philippine News Agency on X, shows strong waves smashing into the coastline of Dinapigue, Isabela. As the waves flood several homes and damage property, terrified locals can be seen pleading for rescue. The video also captures pets running around as the chaos unfolds.

“The powerful cyclone is expected to make landfall in Aurora province tonight or early Monday (Nov. 10) morning,” the Philippine News Agency wrote.

UWAN IS COMING. Strong waves smash into the coastline of Dinapigue, Isabela on Sunday (Nov. 9, 2025), as Super Typhoon #UwanPH (Fung-wong) approaches the landmass of Luzon.

The powerful cyclone is expected to make landfall in Aurora province tonight or early Monday (Nov. 10)… pic.twitter.com/AIjQiwgKPf

— Philippine News Agency (@pnagovph) November 9, 2025

WATCH: The seawater overflows at the baywalk in Lingayen town, Pangasinan at about 10 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 9, 2025), as Super Typhoon #UwanPH (Fung-wong) plows through the landmass of Northern Luzon after making landfall in Aurora province.

Story continues below this ad

There were also reported fallen trees and… pic.twitter.com/8OZMo0sWNk

— Philippine News Agency (@pnagovph) November 9, 2025

Massive flooding and strong winds due to Typhoon Uwan in Virac, Catanduanes, Philippines 🇵🇭 (09.11.2025) pic.twitter.com/gCnU2FNADL

— Disaster News (@Top_Disaster) November 9, 2025

Two grandmothers were nearly swept away by a huge wave that hit Dinadiawan in Aurora, Philippines today.

Typhoon Typhoon Fung-Wong (UwanPH) has produced some huge waves/storm surge. pic.twitter.com/BdAl5QfSTo

— Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) November 9, 2025

Whoahh! Strong winds from typhoon typhoon Fung-wong (UwanPH) rocking the suspension bridge in Camaligan town, Camarines Sur in the Philippines this morning 👀

📹 Fronie Amador pic.twitter.com/c60LRC0cBL

— Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) November 9, 2025

Significant flooding hit Ilawod and Libod Poblacion in Bato, Catanduanes, after the Bato River overflowed during the heavy rains brought by Super Typhoon Uwan….pic.twitter.com/AKC2jLeiOq

— Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) November 9, 2025

Also Read | Top 10 hungriest countries in the world in 2025: India falls under ‘serious’ category

Meanwhile, Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro has directed residents to follow necessary evacuation orders. “We ask that people preemptively evacuate so we don’t end up conducting rescues at the last minute, which could put the lives of police, soldiers, firefighters, and coast guard personnel at risk,” he said in a public address.

Several airports, including Sangley near the capital Manila and Bicol to the south, have been shut. Meanwhile, Super Typhoon Fung-Wong is expected to head north of the Philippines on Monday morning, while remaining a typhoon is expected to reach western Taiwan on Thursday.