Typhoon Kalmaegi Rampages Across Vietnam and the Philippines
Typhoon Kalmaegi swept through Vietnam with violent winds and relentless rain, leaving at least five people dead and thousands of homes damaged before weakening into a tropical storm.
Vietnam’s central provinces faced severe flooding and structural damage. Authorities reported five fatalities and widespread destruction, particularly in Dak Lak, where a collapsed building obstructed key roads.
In the Philippines, Kalmaegi caused catastrophic devastation, with at least 188 lives lost and extensive damage in Cebu Province. The typhoon left homes destroyed along the Mananga Bridge in Talisay and displaced numerous families. Scenes of grief unfolded in Bacayan, Cebu, where relatives mourned victims in newly constructed coffins.
“Scientists warn that a warming climate is intensifying storms and rainfall across Southeast Asia, making floods and typhoons increasingly destructive and frequent.”
The Associated Press reported footage and photos from Jacqueline Hernandez and Hau Dinh documenting the storm’s destructive path across both nations.
Human Impact and Environmental Concerns
- At least five fatalities and extensive flooding in Vietnam’s central regions.
- At least 188 deaths reported in the Philippines, with massive property losses.
- Climate experts link increasing storm intensity to global temperature rise.
Photographs from the Malacañang Presidential Communications Office and AP photographers reveal the immense scale of damage across affected communities.
Author’s Summary: Kalmaegi’s devastation across Vietnam and the Philippines highlights Southeast Asia’s growing vulnerability to climate-driven superstorms and their human cost.