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.