Photos| Typhoon Vong Wong "Super powerful" It enters the Philippines… and the population takes refuge in the highlands

Meteorology announced in PhilippinesThat storm Vong Wong turned into "Super strong hurricane" Sunday as it approaches the country that is still suffering from the effects of Typhoon Kalmaigi.

Typhoon Phuong Wong, which covers almost the entire country in diameter, is heading west with winds of up to 230 km/hour, and is expected to make landfall during the night.

33-year-old Edson Casarino, a resident of the island of Catanduanes, told AFP. "The roaring of the waves began around seven in the morning (23:00 GMT Saturday), and when they hit the breakwater, it seemed as if the ground was shaking.".

He added "Heavy rain is falling, and I hear the wind blowing"

Meteorology warned that this small island is vulnerable to being affected. "Direct" From Typhoon Phong Wong.

And on Saturday, residents in Catanduanes (east) secured their homes with ropes. "So that it does not get swept away by the wind"According to what Roberto Monterola, a rescue official, told AFP.

In Aurora County (north), rescue personnel were urging residents to seek refuge in higher areas, according to what one of them, Elson Igargui, told Agence France-Presse.

Meteorologist Benson Estareja warned during a press conference that… "In addition to strong winds, we can expect heavy rains… of 200 millimeters or more, which could cause widespread flooding, not only in low-lying areas."

This powerful hurricane hits the archipelago south of East AsiaA few days after Typhoon Kalmaiji, which left at least 204 people dead and 109 missing, according to the latest government figures.

70% of the victims fell in the (central) province of Cebu, where relief operations were suspended due to the arrival of Vong Wong.

Mira Davin, who is responsible for rescue operations in this central region, told Agence France-Presse on Saturday, "We cannot put rescuers in danger. We don’t want them to be victims in turn".