Typhoon Kalmaegi Fatalities Hit Eighty-Five in Philippines

RunWithRugs · 2026-03-07T14:15:06+00:00

The Philippines faces tragic losses from Typhoon Kalmaegi, with 85 fatalities and 75 missing. Rescue efforts continue amidst flooding and landslides, compounded by a military helicopter crash that killed six during relief operations.

RunWithRugs

2026-03-07 14:15:06

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(MENAFN) The Philippines is grappling with mounting losses from Typhoon Kalmaegi, as the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Wednesday that 85 people have died and 75 remain missing.

The NDRRMC confirmed that rescue teams are actively searching for those unaccounted for following widespread flooding and landslides.

Adding to the tragedy, six people died on Tuesday when a military helicopter crashed in Agusan del Sur province during a relief mission to assist typhoon victims.

Kalmaegi, the 20th typhoon to strike the Philippine archipelago this year, is expected to leave the country Wednesday night or early Thursday morning.

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