Deadly Cyclone Heads for Vietnam After Claiming at Least 114 Deaths in Philippines
Before making landfall in Vietnam, the typhoon left a trail of devastation in the Philippines - with no fewer than 114 people dead.
The nation's leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr has declared a disaster situation - which is triggered by significant loss of life, widespread structural damage, and interruption of income sources and daily routines for residents of impacted regions.
The typhoon, called in the region Tino, tore through the heavily populated island of Cebu, inundating whole settlements and sweeping cars through the streets.
Tens of thousands of people were forced to evacuate, with many taking refuge in temporary accommodations.
Disaster Recovery Activities Ongoing
Disaster personnel have begun work as affected citizens find refuge in designated safe areas.
The extent of this disaster has prompted massive disaster relief across the devastated zones.
Photographic Records of Damage
Rescue workers could be seen working on retrieving a victim at a mudslide area in Cebu City.
Kalmaegi has made homeless over four hundred thousand people in the Philippines.
Roadways are coated with mud and photographs reveal heaps of automobiles spread over the affected areas.
- Large-scale relocation operations persist while the storm prepares to make landfall
- Emergency shelters are operating at peak capacity throughout various areas
- Worldwide support is being mobilized to assist the devastated areas
