Deadly Storm Heads for Vietnam Following Causing at Least 114 Deaths in Philippines

Prior to hitting in Vietnam, Kalmaegi resulted in catastrophic damage in the Philippines - with no fewer than 114 lives lost.

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has announced a state of emergency - defined by circumstances including mass casualty, widespread structural damage, and halt to economic activities and daily routines for people in the affected areas.

The typhoon, called in the region Tino, tore through the densely inhabited island of Cebu, submerging entire towns and carrying vehicles down roads.

Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated, others are resting in emergency shelters.

Disaster Response Efforts Underway

Rescue teams have started operations while affected citizens seek shelter in designated safe areas.

The extent of this calamity has led to massive emergency response across the affected regions.

Photographic Records of Damage

Emergency responders were captured engaged in extracting a casualty at a mudslide area in Cebu City.

The typhoon has displaced in excess of 400k people in the Philippines.

Thoroughfares are coated with sediment and images show stacks of vehicles scattered throughout the affected areas.

• Mass evacuation activities proceed while the storm approaches the coastline
• Temporary housing are functioning at peak capacity throughout multiple regions
• Worldwide support is being prepared to help the affected communities