"The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines has risen to well over 100, while dozens of others are missing, prompting Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to declare a state of emergency on Thursday. Kalmaegi barreled into central Philippines on Tuesday, bringing torrential rains and gale-force winds. Most of the deaths have come on the island of Cebu, which saw the worst flash floods in recent memory in the province."
"Floodwaters swept away shanties, vehicles, and even shipping containers. The rapidly rising water forced residents to climb onto the roofs of their homes, the Philippine Red Cross said. The flash floods swept away vehicles and force residents to flee onto their roof topsImage: Eloisa Lopez/REUTERS The devastating typhoon hit the province less than a month after a powerful earthquake killed at least 72 people and injured more than 140 others."
"Six people were killed after a Philippine Air Force helicopter crashed in the province of Agusan Del Sur on Tuesday while it was on its way to provide humanitarian assistance to provinces affected by the typhoon, the Philippines military said, without providing a cause for the crash. The OCD also reported 28 other deaths, without providing further details. At least 75 people were missing; 13 in Cebu, and 62 on Negros Island, the OCD added."
Typhoon Kalmaegi has killed well over 100 people in the Philippines and left dozens missing, prompting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to declare a state of emergency. Kalmaegi struck central Philippines with torrential rains and gale-force winds, causing catastrophic flash floods especially on Cebu island. Floodwaters swept away shanties, vehicles and shipping containers, forcing residents onto their roofs. At least 49 deaths occurred in Cebu; other fatalities were reported in Negros, Capiz, Bohol, Leyte and Southern Leyte. A Philippine Air Force helicopter crash killed six personnel en route to deliver aid. Over 430,000 people have been displaced. The typhoon followed a powerful earthquake less than a month earlier that killed at least 72 people and injured more than 140.
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