Typhoon Kalmaegi Makes Lanfall in Philippines

A strong typhoon slammed into the rice-producing Philippine northern region on Sunday, sparking warnings of possible landslides, flash floods and storm surges, national disaster agency officials said. Typhoon Kalmaegi, with central winds of 130 kph (81 mph) and gusts of up to 160 kph, made landfall early evening Sunday in Isabela province, dumping heavy rains that soaked farms, said Alexander Pama, executive director of the national disaster risk reduction and management...

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