disaster response Philippines
Typhoon Kalmaegi Death Toll Rises to 114: Philippines Declares State of Emergency Amid Widespread Flooding and Displacement
Nov 06, 2025 12:05 pm CST
The Philippines has declared a state of emergency after Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 114 people and left 127 missing, primarily in Cebu province. Nearly 2 million people have been affected with over 560,000 displaced as flash floods inundated communities. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s declaration enables faster emergency fund disbursement while officials warn another potential super typhoon approaches the archipelago, complicating recovery efforts in a region still reeling from a recent 6.9 magnitude earthquake.
Typhoon Kalmaegi Devastates Philippines: 26 Dead, Hundreds of Thousands Displaced in Unprecedented Flooding
Nov 04, 2025 08:18 pm CST
Typhoon Kalmaegi has caused catastrophic flooding across the central Philippines, resulting in at least 26 deaths and displacing nearly 400,000 people. The island of Cebu experienced unprecedented flooding with officials describing the situation as "devastating." Scientists link the increasing intensity of such storms to climate change as the Philippines braces for more severe weather events before year's end.