Typhoon Kalmaegi

Typhoon Kalmaegi Kills Five in Vietnam After Powerful Storm

November 7, 2025 3:00 am

At least five people have been killed and several others injured after Typhoon Kalmaegi slammed into central and highland Vietnam on Thursday evening, bringing destructive winds and torrential rain that left widespread damage and power outages, state media reported.

The storm, which made landfall late Thursday, tore through Dak Lak, Quang Ngai, and Gia Lai provinces, destroying homes, sinking fishing boats, and knocking out power lines across multiple regions, according to Vietnam News.

Authorities said nearly 57 homes were completely destroyed while more than 3,000 others lost their roofs as powerful gusts swept through the area. At least 11 boats …

Philippines Declares National Calamity After Typhoon kills 114

November 6, 2025 8:45 am

The Philippines has declared a national state of calamity after Typhoon Kalmaegi — locally known as “Tino” — carved a path of devastation through the central region, leaving at least 114 people dead and 127 missing.

The hardest-hit province was Cebu, where authorities reported 71 confirmed deaths and hundreds more missing after flash floods and landslides overwhelmed rivers and low-lying communities. Entire towns were submerged, homes swept away, and rescue operations struggled to reach remote barangays blocked by mud and debris.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. authorised the calamity declaration to enable faster deployment of emergency funding, accelerate relief support and …

Typhoon Kalmaegi