Typhoon Kalmaegi has claimed the lives of 46 people in the Philippines, including six crew members of a military helicopter that crashed during the powerful storm. The typhoon unleashed heavy rains and floods across the central region of the country, causing widespread devastation.
Floodwaters trapped many residents on their roofs and submerged vehicles on Tuesday. Entire towns on the island of Cebu were inundated, leading to significant casualties and damage. Local authorities reported at least 39 fatalities in the central province of Cebu alone. Additionally, one person was confirmed dead on the nearby island of Bohol.
The military confirmed that a Huey helicopter went down in Agusan del Sur on the island of Mindanao. The helicopter was conducting a humanitarian disaster response mission when it crashed. All six crew members’ bodies have been recovered, and an official investigation into the incident is currently underway.
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