Thousands Evacuated as Tropical Storm Fung-wong Approaches Taiwan

On November 11, 2025, Taiwan is preparing for the arrival of tropical storm Fung-wong, which has already caused significant damage in the Philippines. The storm, which was previously classified as a typhoon, is expected to make landfall in Taiwan on Wednesday afternoon or evening near the southwestern port city of Kaohsiung.

In anticipation of the storm, Taiwan has evacuated more than 3,300 people from four counties and cities near the eastern township of Guangfu, where a previous typhoon in September caused a barrier lake to overflow, resulting in 18 fatalities. Schools and offices have also been closed in Hualien and Yilan counties, and weather authorities have issued a land warning covering the southern and southwestern areas of the country.