WATCH: Super Typhoon Uwan batters Luzon
MANILA, Philippines — As Super Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung Wong) continues to ravage several parts of Luzon after making landfall in Aurora on Sunday night, several areas experienced its impact even before the weather disturbance reached the Philippine landmass.
As of writing, Uwan was last spotted in the vicinity of Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya just after making landfall at 9:10 p.m. in Aurora.
READ: LIVE UPDATES: Super Typhoon Uwan
This means Luzon is now bearing the full brunt of Uwan, with Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 5 raised in four areas, while Signal No. 4 is hoisted in 21 other areas in Luzon.
Early Impacts
However, as early as 8 a.m. on Sunday, the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) of Dipaculao, Aurora reported that Amper Boulevard was no longer passable due to the effects of Uwan.
LOOK: The DRRMO in Dipaculao, Aurora said that as of 8:10 am of Sunday, Nov. 9, the Amper Boulevard is no longer passable to any kind of vehicle because of the threat of #UwanPH. | 📸: Dipaculao DRRMO via @AdrianINQ • Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/7Dhs1Clz7a pic.twitter.com/C9l8b9rSZm
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) November 9, 2025
Consistent strong and high waves also began battering Aurora’s coasts on Sunday morning, with residents in Dingalan, Aurora reporting that waves were intensifying as the typhoon moved closer.
WATCH: #UwanPH brings strong and high waves in Dingalan, Aurora, with residents saying that the waves are still intensifying as the super typhoon nears landfall. | 🎥: Kim Daryl Taay via @adrianINQ • Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/7Dhs1Clz7a pic.twitter.com/DxlgHf2BOS
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) November 9, 2025
WATCH: Dingalan, Aurora experiences strong waves on Sunday, November 9, as Super Typhoon #UwanPH makes its impact. | 🎥: Baby Lyn Santos Belotindos via @KarenNgINQ • Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/7Dhs1Clz7a pic.twitter.com/ym2gofN9Rk
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) November 9, 2025
In Albay, a Philippine National Railways bridge located between Mapon and San Rafael sustained damage after being struck by a strong current of water brought by Uwan.
The Department of Transportation later confirmed this, saying that an assessment will soon be conducted on the bridge “once safe to do so.”
WATCH: The PNR railway at the boundary of Maipon and San Rafael in Guinobatan, Albay, sustain damage after being struck by the strong current of water caused by Super Typhoon #UwanPH on Sunday, November 9. | 🎥: Cherry Mae Morales via @KarenNgINQ • Follow our live updates… pic.twitter.com/NMULnkxYN3
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) November 9, 2025
In Camarines Sur, powerful winds violently shook a hanging bridge in San Jose, Camaligan, as seen in circulating footage.
WATCH: Strong winds, accompanied by heavy rainfall, rock the hanging bridge in San Jose, Camaligan, Camarines Sur, as Super Typhoon #UwanPH hits the province. | 🎥: Fronie Amador• Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/7Dhs1Clz7a pic.twitter.com/5EC4cgN8co
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) November 9, 2025
Meanwhile, Pandan, Catanduanes was submerged in heavy floods, forcing residents to wade through waist-deep waters.
LOOK: Residents of Pandan, Catanduanes, wade through floodwaters as Super Typhoon #UwanPH dumped heavy rains on Sunday, November 9. | 📷: MDRRMO Pandan, Catanduanes• Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/7Dhs1Cl1hC pic.twitter.com/UbThltQ3qU
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) November 9, 2025
Del Gallego, Camarines Sur experienced similar flooding, prompting rescue operations and continuous monitoring by first responders.
By 5 p.m., stronger winds were already tearing through parts of Luzon.
In Barangay Magang, Daet, Camarines Norte, a roof was ripped off by the storm.
WATCH: Strong winds from Super Typhoon #UwanPH tore off the roof of a house in Purok 2, Barangay Magang, Daet, Camarines Norte. | 🎥: Rona Adlawan via Camarines Norte Provincial Information Office• Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/7Dhs1Clz7a pic.twitter.com/q2QiEiYe4D
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) November 9, 2025
WATCH: Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte experiences strong waves and heavy rainfall on Sunday, November 9, caused by Super Typhoon #UwanPH. Tropical Storm Wind Signal No. 5 is still raised over the province. | 🎥: Kristine Fae Bercasio Napod/Facebook via @rannemirasol • Follow… pic.twitter.com/2yXJ3zabPW
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) November 9, 2025
The typhoon’s winds—whose eye at this point has yet to reach the country’s landmass—were also already being experienced in Quezon City and Manila.
WATCH: Strong winds started to experience here in Baesa, Quezon City amid Super Typhoon #UwanPH. | @dMorcosoINQ • Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/7Dhs1Clz7a pic.twitter.com/mpLTX90BqH
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) November 9, 2025
WATCH: As of 6:40 p.m., some vendors, workers, and customers were still in the area at Divisoria in Manila City despite the strong winds due to Super Typhoon #UwanPH on Sunday, Nov. 9. | @ATacsonINQ • Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/7Dhs1Clz7a pic.twitter.com/2q1e33pqiR
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) November 9, 2025
Just a few minutes before Uwan finally made landfall in Aurora, strong winds and intense rain were also already affecting Isabela.
WATCH: #UwanPH batters Isabela with strong winds and intense rain as it is about to make landfall over Aurora. | @AdrianINQ • Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/7Dhs1Clz7a pic.twitter.com/qXD6bCqTGy
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) November 9, 2025
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