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Kalmaegi Death Toll Climbs to 66 as Philippine Survivors Confront Destruction
Typhoon Kalmaegi caused 66 deaths and 26 missing in Cebu amid flooding and landslides, worsening the impact on a province still recovering from a 6.9 magnitude earthquake.
- On Wednesday, Typhoon Kalmaegi left at least 66 people dead and 26 missing in the central Philippines, with most deaths reported in Cebu province after the typhoon pummeled the area on Tuesday.
- Cebu, still recovering from a 6.9 magnitude quake that killed at least 79, declared a state of calamity for its more than 2.4 million people amid concerns over quarrying and flood control projects, officials said.
- Before landfall, officials evacuated more than 387,000 people, halted interisland ferries, and canceled at least 186 domestic flights as forecasters recorded winds up to 130 kph sustained and 180 kph gusts.
- The Office of Civil Defense reported at least 49 people mostly drowned in Cebu, six died in a Philippine air force helicopter crash, and the Philippine Red Cross delayed rescues until floodwaters receded.
- The Philippines faces about 20 typhoons annually, and forecasters say Kalmaegi blew into the South China Sea before noon on Wednesday, with Vietnam expected to experience more rain.
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The typhoon "Kalmaegi" killed at least 66 people in the Philippines.
·Germany
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At least 66 people died, and hundreds of thousands fled their homes, after one of the most powerful taifans of this year hit the centre of the Philippines, according to the authorities, reports BBC.
·Romania
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Cars are storming, people are fleeing on their roofs: The typhoon "Kalmaegi" has driven hundreds of thousands into flight. 66 people have been rescued dead. As the number of victims increases, the next tropical storm is approaching.
·Munich, Germany
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Six people died in the crash of a military helicopter to test storm damage. More than 430,000 people had to leave their homes
·Vienna, Austria
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Leaning Left9Leaning Right1Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Left
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources lean Left
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L 56%
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