Typhoon Kalmaegi Kills 59 In Philippines As It Threatens Vietnam

Many of the casualties were hit by falling trees. (Image Source: Bloomberg) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

Typhoon Kalmaegi killed 59 people and displaced nearly half a million more in the Philippines as it tracks a path toward Vietnam.

One of the deadliest typhoons to hit the Philippines in recent years pounded central provinces, particularly Cebu, which reported the most casualties as widespread flooding submerged homes and forced residents to shelter on their rooftops.

Many of the casualties were hit by falling trees and debris or swept away by floods, according to disaster response officials. A Philippine Air Force chopper deployed to aid typhoon response crashed, killing six crew aboard, the military said.

Kalmaegi, locally called Tino, has weakene