Deadly Storm Heads for Vietnam After Claiming at Least 114 Lives in Philippines
Prior to striking in Vietnam, Kalmaegi caused widespread destruction in the Philippines - and at least 114 people dead.
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has announced a state of emergency - the threshold of which involves significant loss of life, major damage to property, and disruption to means of livelihoods and everyday existence for people in the affected areas.
The weather system, known locally as Tino, tore through the populous island of Cebu, flooding complete communities and washing automobiles along avenues.
Tens of thousands of people had to be relocated, others are resting in emergency shelters.
Disaster Relief Operations Underway
Rescue teams have started operations while affected citizens take cover in temporary housing.
The scale of this disaster has resulted in extensive rescue operations in the affected regions.
Photographic Records of Devastation
Emergency responders could be seen attempting to recover a victim at the site of a landslide in Cebu City.
Kalmaegi has displaced over four hundred thousand people in the Philippines.
Streets are covered in mud and photographs reveal stacks of vehicles scattered throughout the damaged regions.
- Widespread displacement efforts continue as the typhoon approaches the coastline
- Relief centers are functioning at maximum capacity across various areas
- International aid is being mobilized to assist the affected communities
