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.