One Dead as Typhoon Kalmaegi Brings Heavy Rains to Central Philippines
Typhoon Kalmaegi, known locally as Tino, causes flooding and evacuations across the Visayas region.
MANILA: Typhoon Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall in the central Philippines on Tuesday, resulting in one fatality according to the national disaster agency.
The storm brought heavy rains, strong winds, and storm surges that prompted tens of thousands of residents to evacuate their homes.
With sustained winds reaching 150 kph and gusts up to 205 kph upon landfall, Kalmaegi is forecasted to traverse the Visayas islands region and move into the South China Sea by Wednesday.
The national disaster agency reported evacuations across the Visayas region, parts of southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao, with at least one casualty recorded.
Visual evidence of the storm's impact was captured in Talisay City, where entire homes were submerged, leaving only rooftops visible.
Similar scenes unfolded in Cebu City, where vehicles and streets were reportedly underwater, as shown on social media platforms.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned of a high risk for life-threatening storm surges over 3 meters tall along the coastal and low-lying areas in central Philippines, including parts of Mindanao.
The agency indicated that while Kalmaegi may slightly weaken upon interaction with terrain, it was expected to maintain typhoon intensity throughout its passage through the archipelago.
In response to the impending disaster, more than 160 flights were canceled, and maritime authorities advised vessels at sea to seek nearest safe harbors immediately and remain docked.
This advisory comes as the Philippines faces a series of natural disasters, including earthquakes and severe weather events in recent months.
In September, Super Typhoon Ragasa affected northern Luzon, leading to the suspension of government activities and school closures due to fierce winds and heavy rains.
The storm brought heavy rains, strong winds, and storm surges that prompted tens of thousands of residents to evacuate their homes.
With sustained winds reaching 150 kph and gusts up to 205 kph upon landfall, Kalmaegi is forecasted to traverse the Visayas islands region and move into the South China Sea by Wednesday.
The national disaster agency reported evacuations across the Visayas region, parts of southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao, with at least one casualty recorded.
Visual evidence of the storm's impact was captured in Talisay City, where entire homes were submerged, leaving only rooftops visible.
Similar scenes unfolded in Cebu City, where vehicles and streets were reportedly underwater, as shown on social media platforms.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned of a high risk for life-threatening storm surges over 3 meters tall along the coastal and low-lying areas in central Philippines, including parts of Mindanao.
The agency indicated that while Kalmaegi may slightly weaken upon interaction with terrain, it was expected to maintain typhoon intensity throughout its passage through the archipelago.
In response to the impending disaster, more than 160 flights were canceled, and maritime authorities advised vessels at sea to seek nearest safe harbors immediately and remain docked.
This advisory comes as the Philippines faces a series of natural disasters, including earthquakes and severe weather events in recent months.
In September, Super Typhoon Ragasa affected northern Luzon, leading to the suspension of government activities and school closures due to fierce winds and heavy rains.
