Typhoon Kalmaegi Causes 114 Deaths in the Philippines
Philippine officials reported that the death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi has risen to at least 114, with 127 people still missing. Many victims are from a province heavily impacted by a recent deadly earthquake.
Impact on Cebu Province
Most fatalities occurred in the central province of Cebu, which faced severe flooding after Kalmaegi struck on Tuesday. The storm triggered flash floods and caused rivers and waterways to overflow, according to Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV, deputy administrator of the Office of Civil Defense.
Typhoon Path and Additional Victims
Kalmaegi moved from western Palawan province into the South China Sea by Wednesday morning and was heading toward Vietnam.
- Among the deceased were six people killed when a Philippine Air Force helicopter crashed in the southern province of Agusan del Sur on Tuesday.
- The crew was en route to deliver humanitarian aid to areas affected by Kalmaegi.
- The military has not disclosed the cause of the helicopter crash.
"Most of the deaths were reported in the central province of Cebu, which was pummeled by Kalmaegi on Tuesday, setting off flash floods and causing a river and other waterways to overflow." – Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV, Office of Civil Defense
Typhoon Kalmaegi continues to impact several regions, compounding the challenges of recovery from previous disasters.
Summary: Typhoon Kalmaegi has caused significant loss of life and damage in the Philippines, especially in Cebu, complicating ongoing recovery efforts after a recent earthquake.