Typhoon Kalmaegi has wreaked havoc across Southeast Asia, claiming 188 lives and leaving 135 missing in the Philippines alone. The storm, which struck the archipelago nation on Tuesday, triggered floods in 123 areas, destroyed over 9,500 homes, and caused agricultural losses exceeding $169,000. Schools, hospitals, and power grids were also severely impacted, with President Ferdinand Marcos declaring a nationwide state of calamity.
🌍 The typhoon then barreled into central Vietnam on Thursday evening, flattening homes and killing at least one person in Dak Lak Province. Rescue teams are scrambling to assist affected communities as heavy rains and landslides complicate recovery efforts.
💔 Survivors recount harrowing escapes: "The water rose so fast—we lost everything," shared Maria Santos, a resident of Manila. With climate change intensifying storms, experts warn such disasters could become more frequent. Stay tuned for updates as relief operations unfold.
