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Philippines announces state of emergency after Typhoon devastation
(MENAFN) The Philippines has declared a state of emergency as Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaked havoc across the country, resulting in 241 people dead or missing, according to the latest updates. While 114 fatalities have been confirmed, another 127 individuals are still unaccounted for.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the move during a briefing with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, noting that the declaration would speed up rescue, relief, and rehabilitation operations by providing quicker access to emergency funding and simplified procurement procedures.
“Because of the scope of, shall we say, problem areas that has been hit by Tino and will be hit by (Typhoon) Uwan, there was a proposal from the (council), which I approved, that we will declare a national calamity,” Marcos said.
He added that the country is bracing for the impact of two storms, with 10 to 12 regions expected to experience severe effects.
Central Visayas has been the hardest-hit region, with 82 people reported injured, according to the deputy spokesperson for the Office of Civil Defense, Diego Mariano. The typhoon, locally referred to as Typhoon Tino, has caused roofs to be torn off, trees and utility poles to be uprooted, and extensive flooding throughout affected areas.
Although Kalmaegi moved out of the Philippines on Thursday morning, heavy rainfall continues to affect parts of Luzon and Mindanao, as stated by the national weather agency.
More than half a million people have been displaced, and over 1.4 million individuals have been impacted, particularly in Central Visayas, including areas of Cebu province.
Floods and landslides have obstructed access to remote communities, and some municipalities are experiencing power outages. This disaster comes on the heels of a powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu on September 30, causing widespread destruction and displacement.
Rescue teams are actively working to reach isolated communities cut off by floodwaters and landslides, authorities confirmed. Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall twice in the Visayas region early Tuesday, first hitting Southern Leyte and then Cebu. The storm is expected to strengthen again over the South China Sea before reaching Vietnam, where officials are preparing for its anticipated arrival on Friday.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the move during a briefing with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, noting that the declaration would speed up rescue, relief, and rehabilitation operations by providing quicker access to emergency funding and simplified procurement procedures.
“Because of the scope of, shall we say, problem areas that has been hit by Tino and will be hit by (Typhoon) Uwan, there was a proposal from the (council), which I approved, that we will declare a national calamity,” Marcos said.
He added that the country is bracing for the impact of two storms, with 10 to 12 regions expected to experience severe effects.
Central Visayas has been the hardest-hit region, with 82 people reported injured, according to the deputy spokesperson for the Office of Civil Defense, Diego Mariano. The typhoon, locally referred to as Typhoon Tino, has caused roofs to be torn off, trees and utility poles to be uprooted, and extensive flooding throughout affected areas.
Although Kalmaegi moved out of the Philippines on Thursday morning, heavy rainfall continues to affect parts of Luzon and Mindanao, as stated by the national weather agency.
More than half a million people have been displaced, and over 1.4 million individuals have been impacted, particularly in Central Visayas, including areas of Cebu province.
Floods and landslides have obstructed access to remote communities, and some municipalities are experiencing power outages. This disaster comes on the heels of a powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu on September 30, causing widespread destruction and displacement.
Rescue teams are actively working to reach isolated communities cut off by floodwaters and landslides, authorities confirmed. Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall twice in the Visayas region early Tuesday, first hitting Southern Leyte and then Cebu. The storm is expected to strengthen again over the South China Sea before reaching Vietnam, where officials are preparing for its anticipated arrival on Friday.
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