A Stormy Day in the Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Strikes

The Philippines, no stranger to storms, faces Typhoon Kalmaegi, locally known as Tino, causing significant disruption.

Powerful Landfall

• Location: Central Philippines
• Winds: Up to 150 kph
• Gusts: Reaching 205 kph
• Warning: PAGASA issues life-threatening alert

Path and Impact

Kalmaegi is moving through the Visayas region, expected to weaken slightly but remain dangerous. By Wednesday, it will move into the South China Sea, leaving behind disruption.

Heavy Rains and Strong Winds

• Cause: Combination of Kalmaegi and a shear line
• Effect: Over 160 flights cancelled
• Advisory: Vessels advised to seek safe harbor

Evacuations and Storm Surges

• Location: Southern Leyte
• Action: Evacuations from low-lying and coastal areas
• Warning: High risk of storm surges over 3 meters

Philippines and Natural Disasters

• Annual Average: 20 tropical storms
• Recent Events: Super Typhoon Ragasa in September caused significant damage in northern Luzon.