Powerful Typhoon Approaches Vietnam After Claiming a Minimum of 114 Deaths in Philippines
Before making landfall in Vietnam, Kalmaegi resulted in catastrophic damage in the Philippines - and at least 114 people dead.
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has proclaimed a state of calamity - which is triggered by numerous deaths, extensive property destruction, and interruption of income sources and the normal way of life for people in the affected areas.
The typhoon, called in the region Tino, tore through the populous island of Cebu, flooding complete communities and sweeping cars through the streets.
Tens of thousands of people were forced to evacuate, others are resting in emergency shelters.
Rescue Relief Operations Ongoing
Rescue teams have started operations while affected citizens seek shelter in emergency centers.
The magnitude of this calamity has resulted in extensive emergency response across the impacted areas.
Image Evidence of the Destruction
Emergency responders were photographed engaged in extracting a victim at a mudslide area in Cebu City.
Kalmaegi has forced the relocation of more than 400,000 people in the Philippines.
Streets are blanketed with debris and images show stacks of vehicles spread over the damaged regions.
- Widespread displacement operations persist as the weather system approaches the coastline
- Temporary housing are functioning at peak capacity in multiple regions
- International aid is being prepared to help the impacted populations
