Typhoon Kalmaegi, known locally as Tino, wreaked havoc across the Philippines and Vietnam in early November 2025, leaving at least 188 people dead and 135 missing in the Philippines alone—a devastating blow to a nation already vulnerable to natural disasters.
The storm unleashed catastrophic flooding primarily in Cebu province, displacing approximately 2.4 million residents and prompting a state of emergency declared by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
As rescue efforts unfolded, the Philippine Red Cross and local organizations raced to provide crucial aid, grappling with the extensive damage to infrastructure and the urgent needs of affected communities.
The typhoon continued its destructive path into Vietnam, claiming at least five lives and causing further devastation, with reports highlighting uprooted trees and widespread flooding.
Climate scientists underscored the escalating severity and frequency of such storms in Southeast Asia, linking them to broader climate change trends, raising alarms for future preparedness and response mechanisms.
Amid the wreckage, poignant stories emerged of survivors struggling to salvage their belongings, underscoring the human spirit in the face of overwhelming loss and the desperate need for ongoing support as they brace for potential follow-up storms.
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