State of emergency declared in the Philippines after typhoon leaves 241 dead or missing

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A woman walks along a mud covered street in the aftermath of Typhoon Kalmaegi in Liloan, in the province of Cebu on November 6, 2025. The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the central Philippines climbed past 100, as the devastating impact on Cebu province became clearer after the worst flooding in recent memory. (Photo by Jam STA ROSA / AFP) Source: AFP / JAM STA ROSA/AFP

The typhoon's onslaught, which affected nearly two million people, displaced more than 560,000 villagers, including nearly 450,000 who were evacuated to emergency shelters.


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