Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:51pm on 05 Nov 2025,Wednesday Weather & Environment
At least 66 people have died and 26 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi hit the central Philippines, causing severe flooding and destruction. Most deaths were reported in Cebu, where rivers overflowed and people were trapped on rooftops waiting for rescue. Six military officers also died when their helicopter crashed during a relief mission in Mindanao. Over 387,000 residents evacuated before the storm, and Cebu declared a state of calamity to speed up aid. The typhoon brought winds up to 180 km/h and forced the cancellation of 186 flights. The Philippines faces around 20 major storms every year. (PC: Alan Tangcawan/AFP/Getty Images)
