Taiwan orders mass evacuation as Tropical Storm Fung-Wong nears, heavy rain and landslide risk feared

Taiwanese authorities have issued urgent evacuation orders for tens of thousands of residents as Tropical Storm Fung-Wong approaches the island, with landfall expected around November 12, 2025. Officials have warned of record-breaking rainfall, flash floods, and landslides, particularly in mountainous, riverside, and low-lying areas, prompting fears of compound disasters.

Emergency shelters have been set up nationwide, while disaster response teams are assisting in evacuations. The government has also ordered the suspension of ferry services across the Taiwan Strait, and 66 domestic flights have been cancelled along with several international routes.

Local administrations in southern and eastern Taiwan have announced temporary school and workplace closures to ensure residents can prepare and relocate safely.

Meanwhile, China has raised its emergency alert in southeastern provinces including Fujian, Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Hainan, as the storm system intensifies and moves closer to the coast.

Taiwan’s Central Emergency Operations Command urged the public to closely monitor official updates and follow evacuation instructions, stressing that Fung-Wong continues to strengthen and that disaster preparedness is now the government’s highest priority.