Typhoon Kalmaegi kills 66 in Philippines, displaces 400,000 residents
Typhoon Kalmaegi has claimed 66 lives and displaced approximately 400,000 people across the Philippines, with 26 individuals still missing. The storm caused widespread flooding and landslides, affecting over 1.1 million residents and complicating relief efforts in remote areas.
The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines has reached 66, with 26 people still missing and approximately 400,000 residents displaced from their homes. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, the fatalities include six individuals who died in a helicopter crash during search-and-rescue operations on Tuesday. The storm has affected more than 1.1 million people across the archipelago nation.
Central Visayas Region Hardest Hit
The Central Visayas region, comprising the provinces of Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor, suffered the most significant impact from the typhoon. The region experienced massive flooding and destructive landslides that severed road connections to remote communities. Local media footage showed extensive damage across multiple provinces, particularly in Cebu, where powerful floodwaters submerged communities and destroyed infrastructure.
Infrastructure Damage and Ongoing Relief Efforts
Authorities reported that 52 municipalities continue to experience power outages while rescue teams work to reach isolated communities cut off by floodwaters and landslides. The devastation compounds recovery challenges in northern Cebu, where a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck just one month earlier, killing numerous residents and displacing thousands. Relief operations are ongoing as emergency workers distribute supplies and attempt to restore critical services.
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Regional Storm Trajectory and Additional Disasters
Typhoon Kalmaegi, known locally as Tino, made two landfalls in the central Visayas islands since early Tuesday and is expected to exit the Philippine area of responsibility by Wednesday night or early Thursday. The storm is forecast to regain strength over the South China Sea before heading toward Vietnam, where authorities are preparing for its anticipated arrival on Friday. Meanwhile, in neighboring Indonesia, search operations continue for over 20 residents missing after flash floods struck Papua's Nduga District.
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