Typhoon Kalmaegi has tragically claimed the lives of at least 66 people in the central Philippines, leaving 26 others missing. Cebu province has been particularly hard-hit, bearing the brunt of the storm's destructive force. Torrential rains led to devastating flash floods, sweeping away vehicles and forcing residents to seek safety on rooftops. The disaster was compounded by the loss of six lives when a rescue helicopter crashed in Agusan del Sur during relief operations.