Typhoon Fengshen (2008)

Typhoon Fengshen (2008)

Typhoon Fengshen (International designation: 0806, JTWC designation: 07W), known in the Philippines by its PAGASA name Typhoon Frank, was the sixth named storm and the fourth typhoon recognised by the Japan Meteorological Agency. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center recognised Fengshen as the seventh tropical depression, the sixth tropical storm, and fifth typhoon of the 2008 Pacific typhoon season.

Fengshen made a direct hit on the Philippines and China, leaving severe damage and resulted in at least 1354 deaths and leaving 41 people missing. 846 of the 922 people on board the Princess of the Stars were killed when the ship capsized. Still, the Philippines is the most heavily affected country in the wake of Fengshen.