At least 140 dead in the Philippines after Typhoon Kalmaegi hits
Typhoon Kalmaegi has caused at least 140 fatalities and left 127 people missing after triggering severe flooding across central Philippines, official reports stated on Thursday, November 6, as the storm moved toward Vietnam. This typhoon is currently the world’s deadliest in 2025, according to the disaster database EM-DAT.
Last year, Typhoon Trami was the Philippines' third deadliest, with 191 deaths.
Flood Impact in Cebu Province
Unprecedented floodwaters swept through towns and cities in Cebu province this week, carrying away cars, riverside shacks, and large shipping containers. The national civil defense office confirmed 114 deaths, excluding 28 additional fatalities registered by Cebu provincial authorities.
Situation in Liloan
In [translate:Лилоан], a town near Cebu City, 35 bodies have been recovered. AFP reporters observed cars stacked on top of each other and roofs torn off as residents struggled to clear mud from their homes.
A "state of national calamity" has been declared in Liloan, enabling the government to allocate funds for relief efforts and set price controls on basic goods.
State weather service meteorologist Benison Estareja told AFP the rainfall brought by Kalmaegi was 1.5 times what Cebu usually receives in November, an event occurring “once every 20 years.”
Summary: Typhoon Kalmaegi caused devastating floods in central Philippines, killing over 140 and leaving many missing, marking the deadliest storm worldwide in 2025 so far.
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