The Philippines is bracing for the arrival of another potentially devastating typhoon, less than a week after a different storm killed at least 200 people and left a trail of destruction.
Fung-wong, known locally as Uwan, is forecast to intensify to a super typhoon - with sustained winds of at least 185km/h (115mph) - before making landfall on the island of Luzon on Sunday evening local time at the earliest.
The Philippine meteorological service (Pagasa) says the storm will also bring heavy rain and the risk of life-threatening storm surges.
Several schools have either cancelled classes on Monday or moved them online, while Philippine Airlines has cancelled a number of local flights.
Typhoon Fung-wong is expected to weaken rapidly once it makes landfall but will likely remain a typhoon as it travels over Luzon.
Eastern parts of the Philippines have already begun experiencing heavy rains and winds, a Pagasa official said in a briefing on Saturday evening local time.
Particular concerns have arisen for areas expected to bear the brunt of the storm, including the small island of Catanduanes off southern Luzon's coast. Residents in low-lying and coastal areas have been urged to seek higher ground.
Emergency evacuations must occur before heavy rain and strong winds hit; meanwhile, ongoing rescue efforts for those affected by the previous storm are on hold.
At least 204 people are confirmed dead from the earlier storm, with over 100 still missing. Typhoon Kalmaegi devastated neighborhoods with flash floods caused by heavy rainfall.
In Vietnam, five deaths have been reported due to strong winds damaging properties.
The government has declared a state of calamity to enable swift access to emergency resources and aid to affected populations.
With climate change continuing to impact weather patterns, the risk of intensified storms remains a concern for the region, which faces an average of 20 tropical cyclones a year.
