Destructive Storm Heads for Vietnam After Claiming at Least 114 Fatalities in Philippines
Before hitting in Vietnam, Kalmaegi resulted in catastrophic damage in the Philippines - including a minimum of 114 people dead.
The nation's leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr has declared a state of calamity - defined by circumstances including mass casualty, major damage to property, and halt to economic activities and the normal way of life for local inhabitants.
This powerful storm, called in the region Tino, ripped through the heavily populated island of Cebu, inundating whole settlements and carrying vehicles down roads.
Tens of thousands of people were forced to evacuate, others are resting in emergency shelters.
Rescue Recovery Activities In Progress
Emergency responders have started operations as affected citizens find refuge in designated safe areas.
The scale of this disaster has prompted large-scale disaster relief throughout the affected regions.
Image Evidence of Devastation
Disaster teams were photographed attempting to recover a victim at the site of a landslide in Cebu City.
The severe weather has made homeless in excess of 400k people in the Philippines.
Streets are blanketed with sediment and pictures display piles of cars spread over the affected areas.
- Widespread displacement activities proceed as the typhoon prepares to make landfall
- Relief centers are functioning at maximum capacity across various areas
- International aid is being mobilized to assist the devastated areas
