Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:27am on 06 Nov 2025,Thursday Weather & Environment
Typhoon Kalmaegi's devastating flooding in the central Philippines has killed at least 114 people, with authorities reporting 127 missing and 82 injured. Cebu, the region's most populous island, bore the brunt with 71 deaths reported, plus 28 additional fatalities. Most victims drowned as muddy torrents swept through towns. Over 400,000 people were displaced from Cebu's 2.5 million population. Six military helicopter crew members died during relief operations. Kalmaegi, the 20th tropical cyclone hitting Philippines this year, left Thursday morning, strengthening toward Vietnam with 155 km/h winds. Local officials called the destruction "unprecedented," with residents finding homes filled with mud. Thailand also braces for impact amid warnings of flash floods.
