Typhoon Kalmaegi rampages across Vietnam as the Philippines prepares for a new storm

Typhoon Kalmaegi Rampages Across Vietnam as the Philippines Prepares for a New Storm

Typhoon Kalmaegi struck Vietnam on Friday, bringing fierce winds and torrential rain that killed at least five people. Homes were destroyed, roofs torn off, and trees uprooted as the storm swept through the country. By late Friday, it had moved into Cambodia.

Devastation in Vietnam

In central provinces, residents began clearing debris and repairing damaged homes. The storm’s force left many communities struggling to restore basic infrastructure.

Philippines Mourns Its Dead

Earlier in the week, the same typhoon had ravaged the Philippines, leaving scores dead. Survivors gathered at makeshift funeral sites to mourn loved ones lost to massive flooding.

“I told my family to swim, you will be saved, just swim, be brave and keep swimming,” said 53-year-old Jimmy Abatayo from Cebu. “They did not hear what I said because I would never see them again.”

In Cebu province alone, 139 people perished in the floods. Villagers came together to bid farewell at a basketball gym transformed into a temporary funeral hall lined with white coffins adorned with flowers and portraits.

Government Response

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state of national emergency, mobilizing rescue services and initiating recovery efforts across affected areas in both Vietnam and the Philippines.

Author’s Summary: Typhoon Kalmaegi devastated parts of Vietnam and the Philippines, claiming numerous lives and prompting a nationwide emergency response as recovery efforts began.

Orlando Sentinel — 2025-11-07