Deadly Cyclone Heads for Vietnam After Claiming at Least 114 Deaths in Philippines
Prior to hitting in Vietnam, Kalmaegi resulted in catastrophic damage in the Philippines - including a minimum of 114 people dead.
Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has proclaimed a state of calamity - defined by circumstances including significant loss of life, widespread structural damage, and interruption of income sources and the normal way of life for local inhabitants.
This powerful storm, referred to locally as Tino, tore through the densely inhabited island of Cebu, submerging entire towns and carrying vehicles down roads.
Many thousands of people had to be relocated, with many taking refuge in emergency shelters.
Disaster Relief Operations In Progress
Emergency responders have begun work while evacuated residents find refuge in temporary housing.
The extent of this disaster has led to extensive emergency response in the devastated zones.
Visual Documentation of Damage
Emergency responders were photographed engaged in extracting a victim at the site of a landslide in Cebu City.
The severe weather has displaced more than 400,000 people in the Philippines.
Roadways are covered in debris and photographs reveal piles of cars distributed across the affected areas.
- Widespread displacement efforts continue as the typhoon prepares to make landfall
- Temporary housing are operating at maximum capacity in various areas
- Worldwide support is being organized to assist the impacted populations
