Deadly Cyclone Moves Toward Vietnam Following Claiming at Least 114 Lives in Philippines

Before striking in Vietnam, Kalmaegi resulted in catastrophic damage in the Philippines - and at least 114 fatalities.

The nation's leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr has declared a state of emergency - which is triggered by mass casualty, widespread structural damage, and halt to economic activities and everyday existence for local inhabitants.

This powerful storm, called in the region Tino, ripped through the populous island of Cebu, flooding complete communities and carrying vehicles down roads.

Tens of thousands of people were forced to evacuate, others are resting in emergency shelters.

Disaster Relief Operations In Progress

Disaster personnel have begun work as displaced Filipinos seek shelter in designated safe areas.

The extent of this disaster has prompted extensive emergency response across the affected regions.

Photographic Records of Devastation

Disaster teams were captured engaged in extracting a body at the site of a landslide in Cebu City.

The severe weather has displaced in excess of 400k people in the Philippines.

Streets are covered in debris and pictures display piles of cars distributed across the affected areas.

• Mass evacuation efforts continue as the typhoon prepares to make landfall
• Relief centers are operating at full capacity across various areas
• Global assistance is being prepared to assist the affected communities