Typhoon Kalmaegi Impacts Philippines
Philippine officials reported that the death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi’s flooding and destruction in the central region has reached at least 114, with 127 people still missing. Many of those affected are in a province still recovering from a recent deadly earthquake.
Central Province Cebu Severely Affected
The majority of fatalities occurred in Cebu, where the typhoon struck on Tuesday, triggering flash floods and causing rivers and waterways to overflow. This information was provided by Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV, deputy administrator of the Office of Civil Defense.
Typhoon’s Path and Aftermath
Kalmaegi moved from western Palawan province into the South China Sea before noon on Wednesday and was heading toward Vietnam, according to weather forecasters.
Fatal Helicopter Crash During Relief Efforts
Among the dead were six individuals 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 regions devastated by the storm. The military did not disclose the cause of the crash.
“Kalmaegi set off flash floods and caused a river and other waterways to swell.”
Provincial officials confirmed the storm’s impact included severe flash flooding and swollen rivers.
Summary
The typhoon has caused significant loss and disruption, striking provinces still recovering from previous disasters and complicating relief operations.
Author’s summary: Typhoon Kalmaegi severely affected central Philippines, causing over 100 deaths, extensive flooding, and a fatal relief helicopter crash amid earthquake recovery efforts.