(MENAFN) Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday declared a state of emergency following the destruction caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi, which has left 241 people dead or missing, according to the latest figures. While 114 deaths have been confirmed, 127 people remain unaccounted for.

The decision came during a briefing at the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. Marcos stated that the declaration will expedite rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts, providing quicker access to emergency funds and streamlining 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 10 to 12 regions are expected to be affected by the twin typhoons.

Diego Mariano, deputy spokesperson for the Office of Civil Defense, reported that 82 people were injured in Central Visayas, the region hardest hit. The typhoon, locally known as Typhoon Tino, damaged roofs, uprooted trees and utility poles, and caused widespread flooding.

Kalmaegi moved out of the country Thursday morning but continues to bring rain to parts of Luzon and Mindanao, according to the national weather agency. More than 500,000 people have been displaced, and over 1.4 million have been affected in Central Visayas, including areas of Cebu province.

Flooding and landslides have cut off roads in remote areas, while some municipalities have experienced power outages. The devastation follows a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu on September 30, killing many and displacing thousands, according to reports.

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