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How many people died in the Philippines typhoon?

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Typhoon Kalmaegi caused at least 90 deaths and left 75 missing in the central Philippines, with Cebu province suffering the most fatalities. Another report states over 200 deaths from a previous typhoon. The toll includes six military personnel killed during a rescue mission. Mass evacuations helped reduce casualties in subsequent storms.

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Super Typhoon Fung-wong batters the Philippines

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  • Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall in the Philippines, unleashing fierce winds and heavy rain. 6s
  • The storm displaced more than 1.4 million people, just days after another typhoon killed over 200. 12s
  • Fung-wong hit Luzon with winds up to 143 mph, causing floods, landslides, and power outages. 55s
  • Authorities declared a state of emergency and deployed a thousand search and rescue teams. 1m 29s
  • The storm is now heading toward Taiwan, which is preparing for its impact. 1m 37s
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Super Typhoon Fung-wong batters the Philippines
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CBS News
1 day ago
Super Typhoon Fung-wong batters the Philippines

The storm displaced more than a million people, just days after another typhoon killed over 200 people in the country last week.

Dozens killed as Typhoon Kalmaegi hits central Philippines
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Africanews
6 days ago
Dozens killed as Typhoon Kalmaegi hits central Philippines

At least 90 people in the central Philippines have died and 75 are missing due to floods and heavy rains caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi.

Philippines begins cleanup as Typhoon Kalmaegi death toll hits 85
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Al Jazeera
6 days ago
Philippines begins cleanup as Typhoon Kalmaegi death toll hits 85

Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the central Philippines, resulting in at least 85 fatalities and widespread destruction, particularly in Cebu and Talisay City.

Deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi lashes Philippines, heads towards Vietnam
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Reuters
7 days ago
Deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi lashes Philippines, heads towards Vietnam

The typhoon killed dozens, including six military personnel whose helicopter crashed during a rescue mission on Mindanao.

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