LeadStory

DW News

Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves trail of destruction in the Philippines

DW News · Just In
DW News
DW News
Just In

Typhoon Kalmaegi has left at least 66 people dead in the Philippines, dozens are missing. Floodwaters submerged homes and vehicles in the Visayas region, where tens of thousands were evacuated.

Breakdown
  • Typhoon Kalmaegi caused devastation and fatalities as it swept across the Philippines.
  • In Cebu province, flash floods washed away vehicles and containers, leaving many missing and survivors facing reconstruction. 7s
  • Almost 400,000 people were evacuated before the typhoon made landfall, but survivors report shortages of food, shelter, and aid. 1m 12s
  • Kalmaegi is the 20th tropical cyclone to hit the Philippines this year, underscoring the region's vulnerability. 1m 55s
  • Forecasters warn of further devastation as the typhoon heads toward Vietnam, where preparations are underway. 2m 0s
WeatherDisaster