Deadly Typhoon Kammuri Wreaks Havoc in Vietnam: Lives Lost, Widespread Destruction

Typhoon Kalmaeji swept through Vietnam on Friday, killing at least five people and causing widespread destruction across the country's central regions. The storm brought powerful winds and heavy rainfall just days after battering the Philippines, where the death toll has now reached 188 people.

The typhoon hit Vietnam's central provinces hardest, with three deaths reported in Dak Lak province and two in Gia Lai province. Three more people remain missing in Quang Ngai province, according to official media reports.

The storm's impact was severe. Six people were injured, and 52 homes completely collapsed. Around 2,600 other houses suffered damage or lost their roofs, with Gia Lai province alone accounting for more than 2,400 damaged homes. Power outages affected over 1.6 million households across the affected areas.

As floodwaters began to recede, relief efforts started in the damaged towns and industrial areas. Local authorities and residents are now clearing debris and repairing roofs for millions of people affected by the storm.

The Philippines bore the initial brunt of Kalmaeji's fury. The country's disaster management agency confirmed that 188 people died, while more than 130 remain missing and around 90 were injured. The typhoon affected over 2.2 million people across 32 provinces.

This disaster highlights the ongoing vulnerability of Southeast Asian nations to powerful typhoons during the region's storm season. Both countries now face the challenging task of rebuilding infrastructure and providing aid to millions of displaced residents. The scale of destruction in both nations shows how quickly these storms can overwhelm even prepared communities.