Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:55am on 06 Nov 2025,Thursday Weather & Environment
The Philippines has declared a national state of emergency after Typhoon Kalmaegi caused massive destruction, leaving at least 241 people dead or missing and nearly 2 million affected across the archipelago. The storm triggered widespread landslides, flash floods, and infrastructure collapse, with the central provinces of Cebu and Leyte among the worst hit. Over 560,000 residents were forced to flee their homes, and 450,000 are currently housed in temporary shelters. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the emergency order to expedite relief efforts, stabilize food prices, and prevent profiteering as rescue operations and recovery continue. (PC: X)
