Deadly Storm Moves Toward Vietnam After Causing at Least 114 Lives in Philippines
Prior to making landfall in Vietnam, Kalmaegi left a trail of devastation in the Philippines - and at least 114 lives lost.
The nation's leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr has declared a state of emergency - which is triggered by mass casualty, widespread structural damage, and disruption to means of livelihoods and the normal way of life for local inhabitants.
This powerful storm, known locally as Tino, tore through the heavily populated island of Cebu, submerging entire towns and sweeping cars through the streets.
Many thousands of people had to be relocated, others are resting in designated safe zones.
Rescue Relief Operations In Progress
Rescue teams have started operations while evacuated residents seek shelter in emergency centers.
The scale of this catastrophe has led to extensive emergency response in the devastated zones.
Photographic Records of Devastation
Emergency responders were captured working on retrieving a casualty at the site of a landslide in Cebu City.
The typhoon has forced the relocation of more than 400,000 people in the Philippines.
Streets are coated with sediment and images show heaps of automobiles distributed across the affected areas.
- Widespread displacement efforts continue as the typhoon prepares to make landfall
- Relief centers are working at peak capacity throughout different zones
- International aid is being organized to assist the devastated areas
