Typhoon Fung-Wong Survivor Recounts Devastation in Philippines Coastal Town

Devastation in Depakulao

• 💔 Dominador Kalyados, a restaurant owner in the Philippines coastal town of Depakulao, recounts the destruction caused by Super Typhoon Fung-Wong.
• 📉 The typhoon, which made landfall on Sunday night, devastated businesses, leaving roads broken and isolating at least four towns due to landslides.
• 😭 Kalyados described the scene upon arrival as heartbreaking, stating, "we felt sad and we wanted to cry like we don't know what to do."

Loss of Livelihood

• 🏠 Before the typhoon, Kalyados's restaurant was a thriving establishment with huts, a swimming pool, and a viewing deck.
• 🌊 Now, the restaurant and its amenities have been reduced to ruins, with the building deemed unusable and the restaurant completely washed out.
• 💸 The 49-year-old business owner expressed deep concern for his family's future, as the business supported his children's education, and lamented the total loss of his investment overnight.

Typhoon Context and Climate Change

• 🌀 Fung-Wong was the 21st typhoon to hit the Philippines this year, following closely behind Typhoon Kalmei.
• 📈 Scientists suggest that rising sea temperatures are intensifying tropical cyclones, leading to stronger winds and heavier rainfall.