Published: 10:49, November 13, 2025 | Updated: 11:04, November 13, 2025
Typhoon Fung-wong makes landfall in Taiwan
By Xinhua
Rescuers evacuate residents from a flooded area in Navotas city, the Philippines, Nov 10, 2025, as Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall over Aurora province in the eastern part of Luzon Island. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

TAIPEI -- The center of Typhoon Fung-wong hit Pingtung, Taiwan, at around 7:40 pm Wednesday, according to the island's meteorological authorities.

After making landfall, Fung-wong -- the 26th named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season -- weakened into a tropical depression. Meteorological authorities have issued a strong wind warning for parts of Penghu county.

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Affected by the typhoon, heavy rain is likely to occur in Keelung, Kaohsiung, Pingtung, Yilan, Hualien, Taitung, and the mountainous areas of Taipei, according to the meteorological authorities.

As of 5 pm Wednesday, the typhoon has resulted in agricultural losses of NT$11.22 million (about $360,000), according to Taiwan's agricultural authorities.