At least 26 dead after Typhoon Kalmaegi hits Philippines
Summary
Typhoon Kalmaegi hit the Philippines, causing at least 26 deaths, mostly due to flooding. An air force helicopter also crashed in a separate incident, killing six additional people. The typhoon's winds and rains led to widespread damage, especially in the central regions of the country.Key Facts
- Typhoon Kalmaegi caused at least 26 deaths in the Philippines, mostly from flooding.
- A Philippine air force helicopter crashed while delivering aid, resulting in six deaths.
- The typhoon affected central areas like Cebu and Southern Leyte, causing power outages and structural damage.
- The typhoon's winds reached up to 81 mph, with gusts up to 112 mph.
- Many residents were trapped on roofs due to flooding in Cebu’s coastal areas.
- In Eastern Samar, strong winds damaged about 300 homes, but no deaths were reported.
- The Philippines had been recently affected by other disasters, including a strong earthquake in Cebu.
- Over 387,000 people were evacuated ahead of the typhoon’s arrival.
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