Fung-wong was preparing to hit the Philippines just days after the country was battered by typhoon Kalmaegi which killed 204 people

More than 900,000 people have been evacuated from eastern and northern regions of the Philippines as the latest storm to hit the country - Fung-wong - intensified on Sunday into a super typhoon , with work and classes suspended across several regions, including Metro Manila.

Packing sustained winds of 185km/h and gusts of up to 230km/h, the super typhoon is threatening to unleash torrential rain, destructive winds and storm surges.

Source: Guardian - World News