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Typhoon Kalmaegi to Strike Eastern Philippines, 70,000 Evacuated

11/3/2025

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Typhoon Kalmaegi is set to hit the eastern Philippines, prompting evacuation of over 70,000 from Guiuan and Salcedo.
Forecasters expect wind gusts up to 150 km/h and storm surges of 3 meters.
Authorities have restricted fishing and urged residents to move to safer locations.
The storm is slated to make landfall Monday, threatening Cebu and central provinces.
Experts warn climate change intensifies storms, with about 20 typhoons annually.

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Typhoon Kalmaegi is set to hit the eastern Philippines, prompting evacuation of over 70,000 from Guiuan and Salcedo.
Forecasters expect wind gusts up to 150 km/h and storm surges of 3 meters.
Authorities have restricted fishing and urged residents to move to safer locations.
The storm is slated to make landfall Monday, threatening Cebu and central provinces.
Experts warn climate change intensifies storms, with about 20 typhoons annually.