Deadly Typhoon Moves Toward Vietnam After Causing at Least 114 Fatalities in Philippines
Before striking in Vietnam, Kalmaegi caused widespread destruction in the Philippines - including a minimum of 114 fatalities.
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has announced a state of calamity - defined by circumstances including significant loss of life, major damage to property, and disruption to means of livelihoods and the normal way of life for residents of impacted regions.
This powerful storm, referred to locally as Tino, devastated the heavily populated island of Cebu, submerging entire towns and sweeping cars through the streets.
Many thousands of people were forced to evacuate, with many taking refuge in emergency shelters.
Disaster Recovery Activities Underway
Disaster personnel have started operations as displaced Filipinos find refuge in designated safe areas.
The scale of this catastrophe has led to massive disaster relief throughout the affected regions.
Image Evidence of Devastation
Rescue workers could be seen attempting to recover a body at the site of a landslide in Cebu City.
The typhoon has displaced more than 400,000 people in the Philippines.
Roadways are coated with mud and images show stacks of vehicles scattered throughout the affected areas.
- Widespread displacement operations persist as the weather system prepares to make landfall
- Emergency shelters are functioning at peak capacity throughout various areas
- Global assistance is being prepared to assist the impacted populations
