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Death Toll From Philippines Typhoon Rises Above 90
Typhoon Kalmaegi caused over 90 deaths and displaced nearly 400,000 people in Cebu province, with record flooding worsened by climate-driven rapid storm intensification.
- Typhoon Kalmaegi struck shortly before midnight on November 3, causing unprecedented floods in Cebu province where the death toll reached 76 and 35 bodies were recovered in Liloan.
- Weather specialist Charmagne Varilla said the Cebu City area received 183mm of rain in 24 hours, well over its 131mm monthly average, while PAGASA said Kalmaegi and an interacting system caused intense rain and strong winds.
- Nearly 400,000 people were pre-emptively moved from the typhoon's path, and more than 160 flights were cancelled as maritime authorities ordered vessels to stay in port and social media images showed submerged towns.
- A military helicopter crashed near Loreto, Agusan del Sur, while en route to Butuan for relief; troops recovered remains of six crew, including two pilots, the Philippine military said.
- Climate scientists link intense storms to human-driven climate change, while officials warn of three to five more storms expected by December's end, and critics blame flood control projects.
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