Typhoon Kalmaegi kills at least 114 people in the Philippines

Typhoon Kalmaegi: a new phase of destruction and death in the Philippines

The dead and missing

The country reports that at least 114 people, more 127 people declared missing.
The worst hit province was Cebu, where floods and landslides swept away homes, overturned vehicles and left streets covered in debris.

Scale of losses and evacuation

Before the storm arrived, more than 200,000 people. After the water receded, large-scale destruction became apparent: flooded houses, lost cars, destroyed roads and bridges.
Search operations are ongoing: according to officials, «the main task is to clear the debris to search for the missing and to deploy aid.».

Typhoon heading towards Vietnam

The storm has already left the Philippines and is gaining strength over the South China Sea. Authorities in Gia Lai (Vietnam) are preparing to evacuate about 350,000 people due to the expected heavy rains and winds.
It is expected that this will be 20th significant storm this year, which hits a country that is already feverishly affected by earthquakes and active volcanic activity.

Conclusion.

Typhoon Kalmaegi struck a catastrophic blow in the central Philippines, exposing the vulnerability of infrastructure to the elements. Preparations for the next stage - in Vietnam - will be critical.