Archive · 4 Nov 2025
Typhoon Kalmaegi Hits Central Philippines with Life-Threatening Conditions
A big storm named Kalmaegi, also called Tino, has arrived in the middle part of the Philippines.
It's blowing very strong winds, like a powerful train, and bringing lots of rain.
Weather people are worried because it could cause dangerous floods from the sea, called storm surges, that might be as tall as a small car.
Many flights have been stopped, and people near the water have been moved to safer places.
The Philippines gets hit by many storms every year, and this one is particularly strong, making conditions very serious for the people in its path.
Typhoon Kalmaegi intensified and made landfall in the central Philippines on Tuesday.
The weather bureau warned of "life-threatening" conditions, including heavy rains and strong winds.
Storm surges up to 3 meters high are a high risk in coastal and low-lying areas.
Over 160 flights have been cancelled, and maritime travel has been restricted.
Residents in vulnerable areas of Southern Leyte have been evacuated.
- Who
- Typhoon Kalmaegi (Tino) and the Philippine weather agency PAGASA
- What
- Intensified and made landfall, bringing life-threatening conditions, heavy rains, strong winds, and storm surges.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Central Philippines, specifically the Visayas region and nearby areas, including parts of Mindanao.
- Why
- The typhoon's intensity and interaction with a shear line caused hazardous weather conditions.
- Typhoon Name
- Kalmaegi (locally named Tino)
- Wind Speed
- 150 kph sustained, gusts up to 205 kph
- Landfall Location
- Central Philippines
- Landfall Date
- Tuesday
- Storm Surge Warning
- Up to 3 meters high in coastal and low-lying communities
- Flight Cancellations
- Over 160