Authorities warn of heavy rainfall, potentially destructive winds, and waves reaching up to three meters as the typhoon nears.

Preemptive evacuations are underway in Pio Duran, Albay, prioritizing flood- and landslide-prone areas and vulnerable groups.

Over 70,000 people in Guiuan, Mercedes, and Salcedo were ordered to evacuate to centers or reinforced concrete shelters capable of withstanding the typhoon.

PAGASA warns of floods, landslides, and storm surges, with ongoing forecasts, wind signals, rainfall warnings, and storm surge alerts.

The Philippines experiences about 20 typhoons and storms annually and sits in a region prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity, underscoring its disaster-prone climate.

Coast guard and other disaster response agencies remain on alert as thousands of island communities near Eastern Samar evacuate.

Forecasts indicate Kalmaegi could strengthen and make landfall near Guiuan in Eastern Samar, with sustained winds up to 87 mph, gusts to 106 mph, and threats of torrential rains, storm surges up to about 10 feet, and dangerous waves.

Philippine volcanology agency warns residents near Kanlaon Volcano to prepare for potential lahars and sediment-laden flows as heavy rains mix with volcanic ash.

A powerful typhoon named Kalmaegi (Tino) is approaching the Philippines from the Pacific, prompting evacuations of more than 150,000 people in eastern provinces as of Monday.

Central Cebu and other central islands are expected to experience impacts, with nearby areas such as Dinagat Islands preparing; ferries and seaports face cancellations and restrictions.

Disaster response agencies, including coast guard units, are on alert; evacuation centers are being upgraded to sturdier shelters, and flights and some domestic travel are canceled or restricted.

Dinagat Islands experienced a power outage affecting all seven towns as Tino approached land, with heavy downpours beginning in the afternoon.

Heavy rain has caused flooding and submerged cemeteries in Butuan City, illustrating widespread disruption and ongoing emergency response.

Evacuations continue in multiple provinces with residents urged to move to higher ground; authorities note protective infrastructure like Loreto’s seawall to shield the town center from waves.

Airlines canceled multiple domestic flights to and from Manila and several Visayas and Cagayan de Oro destinations, offering rebooking or refunds.

Transport disruptions include prohibitions on inter-island ferries and fishing boats, with thousands stranded in seaports; some domestic flights were canceled.

By nightfall, roughly 156,000 people had been evacuated, with plans to move displaced residents from tents to sturdier shelters and continued high-alert status for disaster agencies.

Waves up to three meters are expected around Samar, with 10,000 to 15,000 people moving to safer areas in Dinagat Islands; Loreto’s seawall provides protection for the city center.

Kalmaegi’s track could affect central island provinces, including Cebu, which is still recovering from a deadly September 30 earthquake.

Historical context recalls Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) in 2013, which devastated Guiuan and the central Philippines, underscoring resilience and potential severity.

Experts cite past deadly storms and climate change as drivers of more frequent, intense events in the Philippines, with meteorologists predicting additional storms by year’s end.