Philippine authorities have announced that at least 114 people have been killed and 112 are missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi, which hit the central regions of the country, slammed into the country.
The storm was accompanied by strong winds and torrential rains, causing extensive damage to infrastructure, homes, and farms.
Rescue teams are searching for missing people and helping thousands of displaced people.
The Philippine government has declared a state of emergency and appealed for help from the international community.
The number of victims is expected to increase as the search operation continues.
The country’s meteorological authorities have warned that similar storms may be more intense this season.
