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Summary:

Typhoon Kalmaegi has caused widespread devastation in the Philippines, leaving at least 114 dead and over 100 missing, prompting President Marcos Jr. to declare a state of emergency. Cebu province was particularly hard hit with flash floods and rising waters submerging entire communities. A Philippine air force helicopter on its way to provide aid crashed, killing all six crew members. Meanwhile, Vietnam is bracing for the typhoon’s arrival, with Ho Chi Minh City at risk of severe flooding due to coinciding high tides and heavy rainfall. The Philippines is also bracing for another potential super typhoon.

News Article:

Philippines Reels from Typhoon Kalmaegi; Vietnam Braces for Impact

Manila, Philippines – The Philippines is grappling with the aftermath of Typhoon Kalmaegi, which has claimed at least 114 lives and left more than 100 missing. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state of national calamity on Thursday, November 6, 2025, to expedite aid and prevent price gouging.

The hardest-hit area is the central province of Cebu, where torrential rains caused devastating flash floods, submerging entire residential areas and forcing residents to seek refuge on rooftops. Harrowing images captured by stranded citizens show vehicles swept away and communities inundated. At least 71 people died in Cebu.

“We did everything we can for the typhoon, but you know, there are really some unexpected things like flash floods,” Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro told The Associated Press by telephone.

The problems may have been made worse by years of quarrying that caused clogging of nearby rivers, which overflowed, and substandard flood control projects in Cebu province, Ms. Baricuatro said.

Adding to the tragedy, a Philippine Air Force helicopter en route to deliver humanitarian aid crashed in Agusan del Sur, killing all six crew members.

As the Philippines reels, disaster-response officials are warning that another tropical cyclone from the Pacific could strengthen into a super typhoon and batter the northern Philippines early next week.

Meanwhile, Vietnam is bracing for Kalmaegi’s arrival. Forecasters predict Ho Chi Minh City is at high risk of severe flooding. Authorities are warning of high tides on the Saigon River and up to 100 millimeters (4 inches) of rain, which could inundate low-lying areas. Preparations are underway to minimize the damage.

The Philippines, prone to typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanic activity, is one of the world’s most disaster-prone nations. This disaster comes as Cebu was still recovering from a 6.9 magnitude earthquake on Sept. 30 that left at least 79 people dead.

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