Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves 26 dead in Philippines, people trapped on roofs and cars submerged

By JIM GOMEZ, Associated Press

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Typhoon Kalmaegi has left at least 26 people dead in the Philippines, mostly in flooding set off by the storm, which barreled across the central part of the country on Tuesday, disaster response officials said. Floodwaters trapped scores of people on their roofs and submerged cars.

In this photo provided by the Philippine Coast Guard, residents are evacuated to safer grounds as Typhoon Kalmaegi nears the area of San Miguel, Leyte province, Philippines on Monday Nov. 3, 2025. (Philippine Coast Guard via AP)

In this photo, provided by the Philippine Coast Guard, residents are evacuated to safer grounds as Typhoon Kalmaegi nears the area of Guiuan, Eastern Samar province, central Philippines on Monday Nov. 3, 2025. (Philippine Coast