"Rescue workers kicked off recovery efforts on Monday morning across the island of Luzon, home to some 64 million people, as the government lifted all travel restrictions. list of 4 itemsend of list Crews wielding power tools, saws and heavy machinery began tackling wreckage, while thousands of Philippine Coast Guard, police and military personnel assumed posts to aid evacuees and assist in rescue operations. In the eastern coastal town of Dipaculao, where power was still out,"
"The typhoon which packed winds of 185 kilometres per hour (115 miles per hour) and gusts up to 230km/h (143mph) made landfall on Aurora province on Sunday evening, unleashing heavy rains and knocking out power to thousands of people. Even as the storm weakened while moving northwest over the South China Sea, a deluge of up to 200mm (8in) of rain was slated to lash the provinces of La Union, Pangasinan, Benguet and Zambales through Monday, weather bureau PAGASA said."
Typhoon Fung-wong moved away from the Philippines after killing at least two people, displacing 1.4 million, and destroying homes and roads across Luzon. Recovery teams began clearing wreckage with power tools, saws and heavy machinery while Philippine Coast Guard, police and military personnel assisted evacuees. In Dipaculao, crews used axes to hack through piles of debris, including felled trees and metal roofs, while many houses and main roads remained impassable due to landslides. The storm made landfall in Aurora province with winds of 185 km/h and gusts up to 230 km/h, causing heavy rains and power outages. PAGASA warned of up to 200 mm of rain in several provinces and gale-force winds.
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