Cebu province flooding
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.
Philippine Air Force Helicopter Crashes During Typhoon Kalmaegi Rescue Mission: 5 Personnel Missing
Nov 04, 2025 10:58 pm CST
A Philippine Air Force Super Huey helicopter carrying five military personnel crashed in Agusan del Sur province while responding to Typhoon Kalmaegi's devastation. The typhoon has claimed at least five lives and caused severe flooding across central Philippines, with residents trapped on rooftops awaiting rescue. Search operations are underway for the helicopter crew as the storm continues its destructive path toward the South China Sea.