UNHCR/R. Rocamora
The newspaper stated that at least 111 people have been killed in the disaster, primarily in the central province of Cebu, which is located on the same-named island.
The province faced "unprecedented" levels of flooding, with heavy rainwater destroying vehicles and homes along riverbanks. The number of deaths may increase.
Rescue teams reported that about 800,000 people have been moved out of the most at-risk areas.
Late in the night, Kalmaegi had wind speeds reaching up to 170 km/h (103 mph), classifying it as a Category 2 typhoon on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
The storm has now left the Philippines and is heading towards Vietnam.
The Philippines is among the world's most disaster-prone nations. Approximately 20 typhoons and storms hit the country each year. The nation also has over a dozen active volcanoes and experiences frequent earthquakes.
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale categorizes hurricanes into five levels based on their wind strength. Category 2 hurricanes have wind speeds between 95 and 110 mph (154 and 177 km/h).
source: philstar.com
The province faced "unprecedented" levels of flooding, with heavy rainwater destroying vehicles and homes along riverbanks. The number of deaths may increase.
Rescue teams reported that about 800,000 people have been moved out of the most at-risk areas.
Late in the night, Kalmaegi had wind speeds reaching up to 170 km/h (103 mph), classifying it as a Category 2 typhoon on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
The storm has now left the Philippines and is heading towards Vietnam.
The Philippines is among the world's most disaster-prone nations. Approximately 20 typhoons and storms hit the country each year. The nation also has over a dozen active volcanoes and experiences frequent earthquakes.
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale categorizes hurricanes into five levels based on their wind strength. Category 2 hurricanes have wind speeds between 95 and 110 mph (154 and 177 km/h).
source: philstar.com
