Super Typhoon Uwan Claims 18 Lives, Displaces Millions
The Philippines continues to grapple with the aftermath of Super Typhoon Uwan as official reports confirm the death toll has risen to 18 individuals. The powerful storm, which struck on Sunday, November 9, 2025, has left a trail of destruction across multiple regions, with rescue teams working tirelessly to assess the full extent of the damage.
Regional Breakdown of Casualties and Damage
During a press conference, Deputy Administrator for Administration Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV provided a detailed regional breakdown of the casualties. The Cordillera Administrative Region suffered the heaviest losses with 12 fatalities, followed by Central Luzon with three deaths. Single casualties were reported in Bicol region, Western Visayas, and Eastern Visayas.
The human tragedy includes particularly heartbreaking cases, such as the death of five-year-old twins in CAR. Landslides proved to be the deadliest threat in mountainous regions, while drowning, electrocution, and injuries from fallen debris claimed lives in other areas.
Two individuals remain missing in CAR as search operations continue. The typhoon also left 28 people wounded across Cagayan Valley, Calabarzon, Bicol, and Western Visayas.
Widespread Impact on Population and Infrastructure
The scale of displacement is staggering, with 653,000 families or approximately 2.4 million individuals affected across 6,900 barangays. Emergency shelters are currently accommodating 231,000 families, totaling about 804,000 people who have lost their homes or been forced to evacuate.
Infrastructure damage is extensive, with at least 4,100 houses reported damaged by the typhoon's fury. Transportation networks have been severely compromised, with 105 roads and 46 bridges remaining impassable, complicating relief efforts in isolated communities.
Power restoration is progressing slowly, with only 32 of the 394 affected areas regaining electricity as of Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The majority of affected regions continue to experience either intermittent or total power outages.
Ongoing Response and Future Projections
While the OCD official acknowledged that casualty numbers might still increase, he expressed cautious optimism that a significant rise is unlikely. The focus has now shifted to providing immediate relief to affected communities and restoring essential services.
The photo from Pandan, Catanduanes, courtesy of MDRRMO-Pandan, vividly captures the devastation wrought by Super Typhoon Uwan, showing entire areas submerged and structures damaged by the storm's unprecedented strength.
As recovery operations continue, government agencies and disaster response teams remain on high alert, monitoring the situation and coordinating efforts to assist the millions of Filipinos impacted by one of the most destructive weather systems to hit the country this year.
