Deadly Typhoon Gaemi exacerbated torrential monsoon rains in the Philippines, leading to severe flooding and widespread damage. The capital, Manila, remained submerged, trapping thousands of residents in rising floodwaters. At least 13 people lost their lives, and over 600,000 individuals were displaced due to the calamity.
Although the typhoon, locally known as Carina, did not make landfall in the Philippines, its outer bands unleashed more than 12 inches of rain in the Manila region and parts of Luzon. This prompted officials to declare a state of calamity in the capital and evacuate tens of thousands of people.
