Typhoon Kalmaegi rampages across Vietnam as the Philippines prepares for a new storm

Typhoon Kalmaegi Rampages Across Vietnam as the Philippines Braces for Another Storm

By Aniruddha Ghosal and Jim Gomez, Associated Press

Devastation in Vietnam

Typhoon Kalmaegi struck Vietnam on Friday, bringing fierce winds and torrential rains that killed at least five people. The storm flattened homes, tore off roofs, and uprooted trees across the affected regions. By late Friday, it had moved into Cambodia.

Philippines Mourns Heavy Losses

Earlier in the week, the typhoon devastated parts of the Philippines, leaving dozens dead. Survivors gathered to mourn their loved ones as they prepared for yet another incoming storm. In the province of Cebu, 139 people perished, mostly in flash floods that swept through towns and villages.

“I told my family to swim, you will be saved, just swim, be brave and keep swimming,” said Jimmy Abatayo, 53. “They did not hear what I said because I would never see them again.”

Abatayo, who lost his wife and nine relatives to the floodwaters, wept beside their coffins at a temporary funeral hall where white caskets lined the basketball court, adorned with flowers and photos of the deceased.

Efforts Toward Recovery

As the storm receded, recovery and cleanup began in both countries. In central Vietnam, residents worked to clear debris, rebuild homes, and repair damaged roofs. In the Philippines, villages organized funerals and sought support from emergency teams while the government maintained a nationwide state of emergency declared by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Author’s Summary:

Typhoon Kalmaegi left a trail of destruction across Vietnam and the Philippines, claiming lives, demolishing homes, and prompting large-scale recovery amid grief and loss.

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