Viral Video Shows Ferris Wheel Spinning Wildly Amid Typhoon Uwan in Tagaytay

A dramatic video posted on TikTok revealed the immense power of the winds brought by former Super Typhoon Uwan (internationally known as Fung-wong) in Tagaytay City earlier this month. The footage, shared by user @veranganiiii on November 9, showed a Ferris wheel’s cabins spinning uncontrollably against a backdrop of thick storm clouds.

From a distance, three cabins of the amusement ride rotated violently, driven by the storm’s strong gusts, creating a striking and tense scene capturing viewers’ attention online. The clip has since amassed over 1.1 million views, 75,000 likes, upwards of 1,000 comments, and more than 3,200 shares.

Many social media users expressed disbelief, questioning whether the video had been sped up due to the apparent rapid movement of the clouds and the ride. One commenter asked, "Wait hindi to naka fast forward?? Bakit ambilis ng ulap??" ("Wait, is this video sped up? Why are the clouds moving so fast?"). Another user responded, clarifying that "185 kph ang wind ng bagyong Uwan mabilis talaga" ("The wind from Typhoon Uwan reached 185 kph, so it really was that fast").

Other viewers humorously compared the Ferris wheel to a rollercoaster, noting the danger implied by the storm’s intensity. Comments included remarks such as "Imbes na ferris wheel naging rollercoaster" ("Instead of a Ferris wheel, it turned into a rollercoaster") and expressions of fear from imagining being inside the ride under such conditions.

The video captures a dramatic moment illustrating the extreme weather conditions experienced during Typhoon Uwan, highlighting both the natural power of the storm and its impact on local recreational facilities.

The TikTok post was shared with hashtags including #bagyouwan, #bagyoupdate, and #tagaytay, urging viewers to stay safe amid severe weather events.