According to information from the "Reuters" agency, Typhoon "Kalmaegi" caused significant damage to the central part of the country and several areas of Palawan Island. Following the natural disaster, wind and rain caused floods and landslides.
Among the deceased are also six military personnel who were in a helicopter that crashed during a humanitarian mission in the Agusan del Sur area of Mindanao Island. According to information from the Philippine Natural Disaster Consequences Mitigation Agency, 13 more people are currently considered missing.
According to the Philippine meteorological service, on the morning of November 4, after "Kalmaegi" made landfall, it temporarily weakened, but a warning was issued that it could intensify again over the South China Sea.
For reference, "Kalmaegi" is considered the 20th tropical cyclone recorded in the Philippine area this year.
