Typhoon Kalmaegi has unleashed a national emergency across the Philippines, prompting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to declare a state of calamity.

As one of the strongest storms this year, Kalmaegi killed 114 people and displaced more than 400,000 residents.

Cebu, the country’s most populous island, suffered the worst damage. Torrential rains and flash floods swept through towns, killing 71 and injuring 82. Additionally, 127 people remain missing. Local authorities reported 28 more deaths not yet included in the national tally.

The storm sent muddy torrents down hillsides, destroying homes and infrastructure. In Mandaue City, residents like Jel-an Moira Servas escaped waist-deep floodwaters with only food and electronics. “Everything inside is in shambles,” she said. “We don’t even kno

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