Typhoon Kalmaegi Causes Catastrophic Damage in the Philippines and Vietnam
Typhoon Kalmaegi has wreaked havoc across the Philippines and Vietnam, leaving a devastating death toll in its wake. In the Philippines, the typhoon has killed at least 114 people, with officials reporting 127 still missing amid widespread flooding and destruction in central provinces already struggling with the aftermath of a recent earthquake. The storm has prompted a state of emergency declaration in the Philippines as it heads towards Vietnam, where hundreds of thousands have been evacuated in anticipation of its landfall. As Kalmaegi slams into Vietnam, initial reports indicate that it has already claimed at least three lives there, with fears of further casualties as the storm brings heavy rains and destructive winds. Rescue efforts and recovery operations are underway in both countries as the full extent of the damage begins to unfold.
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