Philippines natural disasters
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.
7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Philippines: Students Take Shelter as Tsunami Warnings Issued
Oct 10, 2025 02:04 pm CST
A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit the southern Philippines on Friday morning, causing panic and evacuation. Video footage shows university students ducking under chairs for protection while a hospital evacuated patients. The US Tsunami Warning System issued alerts for dangerous waves up to 3 meters high along coastal areas. This disaster comes just ten days after another earthquake killed 71 people in Cebu province, highlighting the vulnerability of the Philippines, which experiences approximately 800 earthquakes annually due to its location on the Pacific "Ring of Fire."
6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Central Philippines: No Casualties Reported
Sep 30, 2025 11:14 pm CST
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the central Philippines coast near Calape in Bohol province on Tuesday evening. No casualties or damage were reported, though local authorities warned coastal residents to exercise caution. The Philippines, situated on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," experiences frequent seismic activity with unpredictable strong earthquakes occasionally occurring.