Cebu [Philippines], December 2: When Typhoon Kalmaegi tore through the Philippines this November, its fury was felt across Cebu province, but nowhere more painfully than in Talisay City. What began as a storm warning quickly escalated into a humanitarian catastrophe. Torrential rains overwhe
Over the past three days, rainfall in several parts of the region has surpassed 150 cm. The area, known for its major coffee-growing zones and popular beach destinations, has been heavily impacted.
By 1 am on November 7 (local time), the typhoon is predicted to make landfall in Vietnam along the coast from Quang Ngai to Dak Lak, sustaining winds at Level 12 with gusts up to Level 15 and will continue moving west-northwest at some 25 km/h. Heavy rainfall is predicted for several areas.
In Cebu province, one of the worst-hit areas and a popular tourist destination, floodwaters have begun to recede, revealing the full scale of destruction. Homes were flattened, vehicles overturned, and streets filled with wreckage.
The death toll also includes six crew members of a military helicopter that crashed yesterday on Mindanao island after it was deployed to assist in relief efforts.