Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Typhoon Co-May Batters Philippines, Adds to Fatalities
A typhoon called Co-May hit the Philippines, making a bad week even worse.
Heavy rain and flooding have already caused at least 25 deaths and forced many people to leave their homes.
Schools are closed in some areas.
The government is helping, and the U.S. is sending money to help too.
The President says that extreme weather is likely to happen more often due to climate change.
Typhoon Co-May worsened the Philippines' week-long extreme weather.
At least 25 deaths have been reported, primarily due to flash floods and landslides.
Over 278,000 people were evacuated from their homes.
Schools in Manila and 35 provinces suspended classes due to the storm.
The U.S. is providing $250,000 to aid the Philippine government's response.
- Who
- Typhoon Co-May, the Philippine government, residents, and international aid organizations.
- What
- Typhoon Co-May worsened the Philippines' week-long bad weather causing deaths, evacuations, and damage.
- When
- The typhoon hit on Thursday night and Friday.
- Where
- Philippines, particularly the northern island of Luzon.
- Why
- The President indicated that the extreme weather events are due to climate change.
Government Perspective
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Climate Change Response
Government Perspective
The government views the increasing frequency of extreme weather events as a result of climate change.
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- Typhoon Name
- Co-May
- Maximum Winds
- 120 kilometers (74 miles) per hour
- Fatalities
- At least 25
- Evacuated
- 278,000 people
- School Closures
- Manila and 35 provinces
- U.S. Aid
- $250,000
