Kalmaegi toll at 204 as new typhoon nears Philippines

The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines has risen to 204 with 109 still missing as the country braces for another powerful typhoon.

Nearly three million people were affected by Kalmaegi, which triggered one of the worst floods in years and landslides in central provinces.

Authorities urged storm-weary residents to prepare for more torrential rain, as Typhoon Fung-Wong threatened a wide area of the Philippines, possibly including regions devastated by Kalmaegi.

The weather bureau warned of life-threatening storm surges of up to five metres and destructive winds as Fung-Wong churns toward the country's eastern coast. The typhoon is forecast to intensify into a super typhoon before making landfall on Sunday night or early Monday in the northern Aurora province.

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