Kalmaegi brought powerful winds and prolonged heavy rain across several provinces in the central Philippines, affecting major cities such as Cebu, Tacloban, Ormoc, Iloilo, Bacolod, and Roxas. The typhoon caused widespread flooding, infrastructure disruptions, and significant pressure on transportation, utilities, and agricultural regions. Local authorities and communities responded quickly, activating emergency plans and beginning early recovery efforts as the storm moved away.