Powerful Typhoon Moves Toward Vietnam Following Resulting in at Least 114 Fatalities in Philippines
Before making landfall in Vietnam, Kalmaegi left a trail of devastation in the Philippines - and at least 114 people dead.
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has declared a state of emergency - defined by circumstances including significant loss of life, major damage to property, and halt to economic activities and daily routines for local inhabitants.
The typhoon, called in the region Tino, ripped through the populous island of Cebu, flooding complete communities and carrying vehicles down roads.
Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated, while some are sheltering in designated safe zones.
Emergency Relief Operations Ongoing
Rescue teams have begun work as displaced Filipinos seek shelter in temporary housing.
The extent of this calamity has prompted massive disaster relief across the affected regions.
Photographic Records of Devastation
Disaster teams were captured working on retrieving a body at a landslide location in Cebu City.
Kalmaegi has forced the relocation of over four hundred thousand people in the Philippines.
Streets are blanketed with sediment and pictures display piles of cars distributed across the affected areas.
- Mass evacuation efforts continue as the typhoon prepares to make landfall
- Temporary housing are functioning at peak capacity in various areas
- International aid is being organized to support the affected communities
