Typhoon Kalmaegi has caused massive devastation in central Philippines. According to officials, at least 52 people have died so far, while 13 people are missing. Most of the deaths occurred due to heavy rains and floods. In many areas, people’s houses were washed away, vehicles were submerged in water and dozens of families reached the rooftops to save their lives.

The area most affected by the storm is the central Philippines, which was trying to recover from a deadly earthquake some time ago. According to the local administration, relief and rescue operations are going on a war footing, but due to continuous rains it is becoming difficult to reach many places.

Helicopter accident in relief mission, 6 soldiers died
Meanwhile, in a separate incident, a helicopter of the Philippines Air Force crashed on Tuesday (4 November 2025). The accident occurred in Agusan del Sur province, in which 6 people died. This helicopter was on a mission to deliver humanitarian aid and relief material to the storm-affected areas. The army said that the reasons for the accident are being investigated.

Heavy damage in Palawan due to strong winds
According to the Meteorological Department, Typhoon Kalmegi passed through Linapacan area of ​​Palawan Province in the early hours of Wednesday (November 5, 2025). During this period, the wind speed was 120 kilometers per hour, while strong gusts reached 150 kilometers per hour. The roofs of hundreds of houses were blown away by the storm and the power supply came to a standstill. Meteorologists said that this storm is now moving towards the South China Sea.

Relief and rescue continues
Government and army teams are carrying out rescue operations in the affected areas. The help of naval ships and helicopters is being taken to deliver food, water and medicines. The local administration has warned that there is a danger of landslides in many areas in the next 24 hours.

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Super Typhoon Ragasa has now turned to Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southern China after causing havoc in the Philippines. The Hong Kong administration has issued an alert and canceled more than 700 flights. Officials say that there can be a huge disruption in the city from 6 pm today. So far, three people have died due to Ragasa in the Philippines, while thousands of people have been taken to safe places.

Storm speed and position

According to the National Meteorological Department of the Philippines, till 8 pm on Monday night, the maximum permanent speed of the storm was reaching 215 km/h and the speed of the gusts to 265 km/h. The storm is likely to be active with all its strength for the next 24 hours. After that it can be slightly weak near the coastal areas of China.

Philippines (province of Kagaya):

• Calayan Island and surrounding areas heavy floods, landslides and damage to homes and infrastructure.
• 8,200+ people were sent to safe places.

Taiwan:

• Heavy rains and stormy waves in coastal and hilly areas.
• Flights and boating services canceled.

Southern China / Hong Kong:

• Warning of fierce weather in coastal areas.
• School and business closed, instructions to go to safe places.
• Order to send about 4 lakh people to safe places in Shenzen.

Evaculation and safety measures

• Kagaya province: 8,200+ people in safe places.
• Apaya Province: 1,200+ people in emergency shelter.
• Hong Kong: 700+ flights canceled, government offices and schools closed.

Possible threats and warnings

• Storm Serge: 3 meters or higher storm waves in coastal areas.
• Landslides and floods: Risk in many areas due to heavy rains.
• Traffic and services obstruct: flights, road traffic and boat services obstruction.

Way ahead?

Ragasa is now moving towards South China C. It can affect the coastal areas of southern China, such as Guangdong province, through the southern parts of Taiwan and Hong Kong. There is a possibility of landfall between Shenzhen and Xuwen.

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