Typhoon Kalmaegi devastates Philippines
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Philippines declares state of calamity after Tino’s onslaught
The Philippines is now under a state of calamity after the devastating effects of Typhoon Tino, and the looming threat of Tropical
In the event of a war, officials believe local forces must hold out for at least a month before reinforcements from allies arrive.
Typhoon Kalmaegi was forecast to slam into shore Monday night or early Tuesday. It was last spotted about 95 kilometers (59 miles) southeast of Guiuan town in Eastern Samar province, with sustained winds of up to 140 kilometers (87 miles) per hour and gusts of up to 170 kph (106 mph).