Typhoon Kalmaegi Death Toll and Impact in the Philippines
Typhoon Kalmaegi has claimed 114 lives in the Philippines, with 127 people still reported missing, according to disaster management authorities. The typhoon severely affected the central regions, causing widespread destruction.
Damage in Cebu Province
Cebu province suffered the most extensive damage. Entire villages were wiped out, roads were flooded, and thousands of homes were destroyed. Over 200,000 people had been evacuated before the typhoon struck, but many have now lost their homes.
“The current challenge is clearing the rubble to find the missing and allow rescue efforts to proceed,” said Raffy Alejandro, a senior civil defense official.
Evacuation and Threat to Vietnam
The storm intensified as it moved west toward Vietnam, prompting large-scale evacuations. Nearly 350,000 residents in Gia Lai and other central provinces have been ordered to evacuate due to potential torrential rains, landslides, and disruptions in agriculture, especially in coffee-growing areas.
Ongoing Meteorological Concerns
After crossing the South China Sea, Kalmaegi is expected to make landfall on the Vietnamese coast. Meanwhile, Philippine meteorologists are observing a new storm developing east of Mindanao, which might grow into a typhoon in the coming days.
Author's summary: Typhoon Kalmaegi has devastated parts of the Philippines, leaving over 100 dead and hundreds missing, while threatening Vietnam and sparking concerns over a new storm forming nearby.