The Philippines is on high alert as Typhoon Fung-wong, predicted to intensify into a ‘super typhoon,’ approaches the archipelago. The storm, with a potential radius covering nearly the entire country, is expected to bring devastating winds and torrential rains, raising fears of widespread flooding. Meteorologist Benison Estareja warned of rainfall exceeding 200 millimeters, which could overwhelm major river basins and low-lying areas. As of Saturday morning, Fung-wong was moving westward toward Luzon, the nation’s largest island, with sustained winds of 140 kph and gusts up to 170 kph. In Aurora province, where the typhoon is anticipated to make landfall by late Sunday or early Monday, rescuers are conducting preemptive evacuations in high-risk zones. Meanwhile, on Catanduanes Island, residents are fortifying their homes against the storm’s fury. The looming threat has also halted search and rescue operations in Cebu province, still reeling from Typhoon Kalmaegi, which claimed 204 lives and left 109 missing earlier this week. Authorities are prioritizing safety, with rescue official Myrra Daven emphasizing the need to protect rescuers from becoming casualties themselves. As the nation braces for Fung-wong, officials are striving to minimize loss of life, drawing on lessons from past disasters.