Typhoon Kalmaegi struck Vietnam with powerful winds and heavy rainfall, leaving at least five people dead and thousands of homes damaged before weakening into a tropical storm. The central provinces faced severe flooding and destruction, according to local authorities.
Meanwhile, in the Philippines, at least 188 people were reported dead, with widespread devastation across several provinces. Officials from the Malacanang Presidential Communications Office shared images showing destroyed homes near Mananga Bridge in Talisay, Cebu Province, taken on November 7, 2025.
“A warming climate is intensifying storms and rainfall across Southeast Asia, making floods and typhoons increasingly destructive and frequent,” scientists warned.
In Dak Lak, Vietnam, fallen structures blocked roads, and emergency workers continued rescue efforts. Across Bacayan, Cebu, grieving families gathered as they viewed coffins of victims lost to the storm’s aftermath.
Typhoon Kalmaegi caused deadly devastation across Vietnam and the Philippines, underscoring how climate change is fueling stronger and more frequent storms in Southeast Asia.