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Summary:

Typhoon Kalmaegi has devastated the central Philippines, leaving at least 114 dead and 127 missing, primarily due to flash floods. President Marcos Jr. has declared a state of emergency to expedite aid and prevent price gouging. Cebu province was hit particularly hard, with widespread flooding displacing hundreds of thousands. The province was still recovering from a recent earthquake and faces accusations of substandard flood control projects contributing to the disaster. Kalmaegi is now headed towards Vietnam.

News Article:

Philippines Declares State of Emergency After Typhoon Kalmaegi Leaves Trail of Death and Destruction

Manila, Philippines – The Philippines is reeling from the aftermath of Typhoon Kalmaegi, the deadliest natural disaster to strike the nation this year. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state of emergency today, November 6, 2025, after the storm left at least 114 people dead and 127 missing.

The central provinces bore the brunt of Kalmaegi’s force, with Cebu particularly devastated by flash floods. Reports indicate that a river and other waterways overflowed, submerging homes and forcing residents to seek refuge on rooftops. Over half a million people have been displaced, with nearly 450,000 seeking shelter in evacuation centers.

“We did everything we could for the typhoon, but, you know, there are really some unexpected things like flash floods,” Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro told the AP.

The President’s declaration aims to speed up the distribution of emergency funds and combat price gouging of essential supplies. However, the disaster has also reignited public anger over allegations of corruption related to substandard flood control projects in the region.

The typhoon is now tracking towards Vietnam, which is bracing for heavy rainfall and potential further flooding. In the Philippines, search and rescue efforts continue as the nation begins to assess the full extent of the damage.

The Philippines, located in a disaster-prone region, is battered by approximately 20 typhoons each year, and is also subject to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

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