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Typhoon Kalmaegi Nears Philippines as Supercell Wreaks Havoc in Queensland
3 Nov
Summary
- Typhoon Kalmaegi, known locally as Tino, expected to make landfall in Philippines by Tuesday
- Supercell storm brings tennis ball-sized hail, heavy rain, and destructive winds to southeast Queensland
- Widespread damage and injuries reported across affected areas
As of November 3rd, 2025, a tropical cyclone known locally as Kalmaegi has formed to the east of the Philippines and is rapidly strengthening. The storm, which is the 20th tropical cyclone to hit the country this year, is expected to reach typhoon status within the next 24 hours before making landfall over the Caraga or Eastern Visayas regions by Tuesday morning.
The weather system, which entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Sunday, is currently packing sustained winds of 52 mph (84 km/h) and gusts of up to 65 mph. Interaction between Kalmaegi and the northeast monsoon is forecast to bring 50-100 mm of rainfall to eastern provinces, triggering flash flooding and landslides in vulnerable areas. Residents across much of the Visayas and Mindanao regions are bracing for the storm's full force, with strong winds and heavy downpours expected to batter the area.
Meanwhile, southeast Queensland in Australia was rocked by a powerful supercell storm on Saturday, which left a trail of destruction in its wake. The storm unleashed hailstones the size of tennis balls, some measuring up to 90 mm (3.5 inches) in diameter. The impact shattered windows, dented cars, and tore holes through roofs, while several people reported injuries from the fast-falling ice. The supercell also brought torrential rain, intense lightning, and destructive winds that toppled trees and downed power lines in several suburbs.
