Typhoon Kalmaegi’s impact on Philippines
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One person was killed when Typhoon Kalmaegi hit the central Philippines on Tuesday, the national disaster agency said, as torrential rains, strong winds and storm surges forced tens of thousands to evacuate from their homes.
Joy Barcoma is appealing for prayers for the victims of Typhoon Tino in Cebu. Before delivering her answer to the question and answer portion of the Miss Earth 2025 pageant on Wednesday, Joy encouraged the audience keep the typhoon victims in their thoughts.
As Typhoon Tino batters the Philippines, families shelter in drainage canals and caves to survive deadly floods and winds — highlighting the urgent need for safer evacuation options and climate-resilient infrastructure.
The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines hit 46 on Tuesday, officials said, including six crew of a military helicopter that crashed during the powerful storm that unleashed heavy rains and floods across the central region.