The Philippines has declared a state of national calamity after Typhoon Kalmaegi devastated communities and as another storm, Fung-wong, threatens to intensify into a super typhoon this weekend. 🌊 President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved the emergency measure following a recommendation by disaster officials, citing the 'scope of problem areas' impacted by the back-to-back storms.
Kalmaegi, the 20th typhoon to hit the country this year, has left at least 140 dead and 127 missing since Tuesday. Over 1.9 million Filipinos across 500,000 families were affected, with many coastal towns submerged by floods. 💔 Rescue teams are racing to deliver aid as survivors recount harrowing escapes—'It felt like the ocean was swallowing our homes,' one resident told local media.
Now, all eyes are on Fung-wong, which could bring 200 km/h winds and catastrophic rainfall. 🚨 The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warns of potential landslides and storm surges, urging residents in vulnerable areas to evacuate immediately.
Young Filipinos are mobilizing relief efforts via social media, using hashtags like #TulongPH (HelpPH) to coordinate donations. Meanwhile, climate activists highlight the crisis as a wake-up call: 'This isn’t just bad luck—it’s the climate emergency knocking,' tweeted environmental advocate @GreenIslandPH.
Stay tuned for updates as the Philippines faces this double threat. 📢
