How many people were killed by Typhoon Kalmaegi?
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Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 26 people as it struck the central Philippines, causing widespread flooding and displacing many residents. The storm forced evacuations and destroyed homes, particularly affecting areas still recovering from a recent earthquake.
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Typhoon Kalmaegi kills at least 26 as it slams into Philippines
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- Authorities and locals undertook large-scale evacuations as Typhoon Kalmaegi approached the central Philippines.
- Floodwaters rose rapidly, submerging towns in Cebu and turning villages into rivers due to a month's worth of rain. 27s
- Residents of Cebu, still recovering from a recent earthquake, were displaced again as tent cities were dismantled and even concrete houses were destroyed. 1m 0s
- The typhoon left at least 26 people dead and forced many to rebuild their lives within weeks. 1m 13s
- Another tropical cyclone is forecast to approach the Philippines and could become a super typhoon. 1m 42s
