🌪️ Typhoon Kalmaegi – known locally as Tino – has torn through the Philippines, prompting President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos to declare a state of national calamity. In a statement shared by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), Marcos said, "Because of the scope of problem areas that have been hit by Tino and will be hit by Uwan, there's a proposal by the NDRRMC which I approved, that we will declare a national calamity."
Since early Thursday, Kalmaegi has left at least 140 people dead and 127 unaccounted for. More than 500,000 families – over 1.9 million Filipinos – have felt its impact, with flooded towns, fallen trees, and power outages sweeping several regions.
As the nation reels from this destruction, eyes are now on Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-wong), which could intensify into a super typhoon by the weekend. Emergency teams are on high alert, mobilizing rescue units and relief supplies to aid affected families. As Uwan approaches, communities are gearing up with evacuation centers and early warnings. Stay safe and keep your emergency kits ready! 📦
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Philippines declares state of calamity due to Typhoon Kalmaegi
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