Destructive Typhoon Approaches Vietnam After Causing at Least 114 Fatalities in Philippines

Before hitting in Vietnam, Kalmaegi caused widespread destruction in the Philippines - and at least 114 fatalities.

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has declared a disaster situation - the threshold of which involves mass casualty, widespread structural damage, and disruption to means of livelihoods and everyday existence for local inhabitants.

The typhoon, referred to locally as Tino, ripped through the populous island of Cebu, inundating whole settlements and sweeping cars through the streets.

Tens of thousands of people had to be relocated, with many taking refuge in temporary accommodations.

Rescue Recovery Activities In Progress

Emergency responders have begun work while affected citizens find refuge in temporary housing.

The magnitude of this catastrophe has prompted extensive emergency response in the impacted areas.

Photographic Records of Damage

Emergency responders were captured attempting to recover a casualty at the site of a landslide in Cebu City.

Kalmaegi has made homeless more than 400,000 people in the Philippines.

Thoroughfares are blanketed with sediment and images show heaps of automobiles scattered throughout the affected areas.

• Large-scale relocation efforts continue as the weather system prepares to make landfall
• Emergency shelters are operating at peak capacity in multiple regions
• International aid is being organized to support the impacted populations