Latest news Typhoon leaves destruction in Philippines and Vietnam
The violent typhoon "Kalmaegi" has left a trail of destruction in the Philippines and Vietnam. In the Philippines, the number of deaths has risen to over 200, the disaster control authorities announced on Saturday. According to the government, at least five people died in Vietnam and three others are still missing.
08.11.2025, 11:36
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"Kalmaegi" had initially ravaged the Philippines in recent days with hurricane-like gusts, heavy rainfall and meter-high tidal waves. It was one of the worst flood disasters in recent years - many people lost everything in the mud and masses of water. At least 204 people lost their lives, according to civil protection authorities. Another 109 were still missing. In total, almost three million inhabitants of the island state have been affected by the consequences of the hurricane.
On Friday, "Kalmaegi" then moved on to Vietnam. According to the government, around 2,600 houses were damaged there. Photos circulated in the media showed covered houses, debris and destroyed markets. More than half a million people were brought to safety as a precautionary measure. The southern coastal region of Binh Dinh was particularly badly affected. There were widespread power cuts, trees were uprooted and many flights were canceled. Rail lines were also affected. The authorities had urged the population to stay indoors if possible.
A new typhoon rushes towards the Philippines
Meanwhile, the next storm is already approaching: "Fung-Wong", which has now also reached typhoon strength, is heading for the northern Philippines with wind speeds of up to 140 kilometers per hour, according to the Pagasa weather service. According to the authorities, it also threatens areas that have already been devastated by "Kalmaegi".
According to the weather service's forecasts, "Fung-Wong" is expected to develop into a super typhoon - a particularly strong and dangerous tropical cyclone - by Sunday morning. The authorities urged hundreds of thousands of people to take shelter before the storm's arrival on Sunday. According to government figures, a total of 8.4 million people could be affected by "Fung-Wong", including 5.7 million in coastal communities.
The Philippines is hit by an average of around 20 typhoons every year. The particularly severe storm "Haiyan" killed more than 6,300 people in November 2013. Such storms are not uncommon in Vietnam either. "Kalmaegi" was the 13th storm to hit the Southeast Asian country this year.
