BBC on Luzon Island as super typhoon nears Philippines
Published: 11/9/2025

Super Typhoon Fung Wong, upgraded in the Philippines, will hit Luzon Island with sustained winds up to 185 km/h and heavy rain, warns Pagasa. The region faces "life-threatening conditions" as the storm's impact intensifies, with fears of widespread damage. BBC correspondent Jonathan Head reports the island is preparing for the arrival of this "massive storm."



