Destructive Storm Heads for Vietnam Following Causing at Least 114 Fatalities in Philippines
Before hitting in Vietnam, the storm system 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 significant loss of life, extensive property destruction, and disruption to means of livelihoods and the normal way of life for people in the affected areas.
The typhoon, known locally as Tino, devastated the populous island of Cebu, flooding complete communities and carrying vehicles down roads.
Tens of thousands of people had to be relocated, others are resting in temporary accommodations.
Emergency Relief Operations In Progress
Disaster personnel have begun work as evacuated residents seek shelter in temporary housing.
The extent of this catastrophe has led to extensive emergency response across the impacted areas.
Photographic Records of the Destruction
Emergency responders could be seen attempting to recover a body at a mudslide area in Cebu City.
Kalmaegi has forced the relocation of in excess of 400k people in the Philippines.
Streets are coated with debris and images show heaps of automobiles scattered throughout the impacted zones.
- Widespread displacement operations persist while the storm nears Vietnamese territory
- Emergency shelters are working at full capacity throughout various areas
- Worldwide support is being prepared to assist the affected communities
