Philippines: Tropical Cyclones Kalmaegi/Tino and Fung-Wong/Uwan - Flash Update No. 3 (As of 20 November, 8 p.m. local time)

Situation Overview

The Philippines is continuing its recovery from two powerful, back-to-back typhoons that struck within one week, compounding the impacts of a series of disasters since late September.

On 2 November, Tropical Cyclone Kalmaegi (Tino) rapidly intensified into a typhoon, triggering severe flooding across the Visayas. Updated reports indicate that Tino affected 5.45 million people, displaced 271,299 people, and left 253 people dead and 119 still missing.

Just days later, on 9 November, Super Typhoon Fung-Wong (Uwan)- one of the strongest cyclones to hit the country this year - made landfall in Dinalungan, Aurora, Uwan’s massive 1,800-km diameter impacted 16 regions, affecting 7.52 million people, with 421,740 still displaced. National authorities report 33 fatalities. The storm damaged 271,023 houses and destroyed an additional 25,764.

Across the affected regions, the restoration of critical lifelines remains a priority. Following Uwan, around 60 per cent of power supply, 50 per cent of water systems, and 70 per cent of telecommunications infrastructure still require repair and restoration. For areas affected by Tino, 26 per cent of power supply, 64 per cent of water systems, and 58 per cent of telecommunications infrastructure still need repair.

One of the most affected sectors is agriculture which has reported a combined loss of USD $69.9 million (PHP 4.13 billion). Furthermore, the storms made impact during peak harvest season. The Department of Agriculture reports that over 43,000 farmers and fisherfolk have been impacted. In some areas, farmers were only beginning to recover following the serious of typhoons which also made impact late last year.

National and local authorities, humanitarian partners, and front-line responders continue to deliver assistance while simultaneously laying the groundwork for early recovery. With cumulative shocks from multiple typhoons and two major earthquakes since September stretching response capacities, efforts now focus on restoring essential services, reviving livelihoods, and supporting displaced families.

Authorities caution communities to maintain awareness during the ongoing typhoon season, underscoring the need for sustained preparedness and support.