Typhoon Kalmaegi Ravages Vietnam as the Philippines Braces for Another Storm
Typhoon Kalmaegi swept across Vietnam with fierce winds and torrential rainfall, leaving at least five people dead and thousands of homes damaged before weakening into a tropical storm. The central provinces suffered the heaviest destruction, with entire areas flooded and roads blocked by debris.
"Typhoon Kalmaegi brought fierce winds and torrential rains to Vietnam on Friday, killing at least five people and leaving widespread damage across the country’s central provinces."
In the Philippines, the same storm system left a devastating toll with at least 188 fatalities. The Malacañang Presidential Communications Office released photos showing ruined homes near the Mananga Bridge in Talisay, Cebu Province. Relatives mourned in Bacayan as communities faced widespread destruction.
"In this photo provided by the Malacañang Presidential Communications Office, damaged homes stand beside Mananga Bridge in Talisay, Cebu Province, central Philippines, after Typhoon Kalmaegi devastated the area and claimed lives."
Researchers warn that rising global temperatures are strengthening storms across Southeast Asia, intensifying rainfall and causing more frequent and destructive flooding. The aftermath of Kalmaegi stands as a stark reminder of these escalating climate threats.
Visual Evidence and Local Impact
- Photos from Dak Lak, Vietnam, show collapsed structures blocking roadways after the storm’s impact.
- Communities in the Philippines’ central provinces continue rescue and cleanup operations amid heavy losses.
- Humanitarian aid and government relief efforts are underway across affected regions.
Video and photographic coverage from Associated Press journalists Jacqueline Hernandez and Hau Dinh capture the scale of devastation across both nations.
Author’s summary: Typhoon Kalmaegi wrought deadly floods and damage across Vietnam and the Philippines, underscoring Southeast Asia’s growing vulnerability to severe climate-related storms.