Deadly Storm Heads for Vietnam After Claiming at Least 114 Fatalities in Philippines
Prior to striking in Vietnam, Kalmaegi left a trail of devastation in the Philippines - including a minimum of 114 lives lost.
Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has announced a disaster situation - the threshold of which involves significant loss of life, major damage to property, and interruption of income sources and the normal way of life for residents of impacted regions.
This powerful storm, called in the region Tino, devastated the populous island of Cebu, inundating whole settlements and sweeping cars through the streets.
Many thousands of people have been evacuated, while some are sheltering in temporary accommodations.
Rescue Relief Operations In Progress
Rescue teams have started operations while evacuated residents seek shelter in emergency centers.
The scale of this disaster has prompted massive emergency response throughout the impacted areas.
Photographic Records of Devastation
Rescue workers were captured attempting to recover a casualty at a mudslide area in Cebu City.
The typhoon has made homeless more than 400,000 people in the Philippines.
Roadways are covered in debris and images show heaps of automobiles scattered throughout the damaged regions.
- Mass evacuation efforts continue as the weather system approaches the coastline
- Relief centers are working at maximum capacity throughout various areas
- Worldwide support is being organized to assist the affected communities