Super Typhoon Uwan makes landfall in Dinalungan, Aurora

MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-wong) made landfall in Aurora on Sunday evening, said the state weather bureau.

According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s (Pagasa) in an advisory, Uwan made landfall over Dinalungan, Aurora at 9:10 p.m.

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In its last typhoon bulletin, Pagasa said Uwan will then traverse the mountainous terrain of Northern Luzon following its landfall in Aurora.

It will then emerge over Lingayen Gulf or the coastal waters of Pangasinan or La Union on Monday morning.

“The interaction with the terrain will cause Uwan to weaken significantly, but it is expected to remain as a typhoon throughout its passage over Northern Luzon,” said Pagasa.

Meanwhile, four areas are currently under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 5, including parts of Aurora. /cb