Typhoon Kalmaegi Kills 59 in Philippines
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The death toll from Kalmaegi in the Philippines has risen as heavy rains and floods devastated the central region.
Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 66 people in the Philippines with dozens more missing, an official said on Wednesday, as the country braces for a new storm.
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Typhoon Kalmaegi moves across central Philippines, leaving at least 1 dead and setting off floods
Typhoon Kalmaegi was forecast to slam into shore Monday night or early Tuesday. It was last spotted about 95 kilometers (59 miles) southeast of Guiuan town in Eastern Samar province, with sustained winds of up to 140 kilometers (87 miles) per hour and gusts of up to 170 kph (106 mph).