Typhoon Kalmaegi flooding kills more than 40 in the Philippines
Summary
Typhoon Kalmaegi has caused severe flooding in the Philippines, killing at least 46 people. The storm has hit the central regions hard, particularly the island of Cebu, and has resulted in thousands of residents being evacuated as it continues its path across the country.Key Facts
- Typhoon Kalmaegi has led to 46 deaths in the Philippines.
- Six of these deaths occurred when a military helicopter crashed during the storm.
- The island of Cebu experienced extensive flooding, with at least 39 fatalities reported there.
- Many towns in Cebu were submerged, and people were trapped on their roofs.
- The typhoon brought 183 millimeters of rain to Cebu City, surpassing the area's average monthly rainfall.
- Authorities evacuated tens of thousands of residents across central and southern regions.
- The typhoon continued with winds up to 120 km/h and gusts of 165 km/h.
- Typhoon Kalmaegi is expected to eventually head towards Vietnam, where it may make landfall.
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