Typhoon Kalmaegi Hits Vietnam and Southeast Asia
Typhoon Kalmaegi swept through Vietnam with fierce winds and heavy rains, causing severe flooding and damage. At least five people died and thousands of homes were affected before the storm weakened into a tropical storm.
The typhoon made landfall north of Gia Lai province in central Vietnam on Thursday, delivering powerful winds and torrential rainfall. The region experienced widespread destruction, including fallen trees and damaged buildings.
Impact on Vietnam and the Philippines
- Vietnam reported five fatalities and widespread flooding.
- The Philippines faced even greater losses with at least 188 deaths.
- The storm caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure in both countries.
Scientific Warnings on Climate Change Effects
Scientists warn that the warming climate is intensifying storms and rainfall in Southeast Asia. This leads to more frequent and severe typhoons and floods, increasing destruction in affected areas.
“A warming climate is intensifying storms and rainfall across Southeast Asia, making floods and typhoons increasingly destructive and frequent.”
Additional Devastation in Alaska
Remnants of a typhoon in October caused widespread destruction in southwest Alaska, severely impacting the Yup’ik villages of Kipnuk and Kwigillingok. Residents were forced to flee and now face uncertainty about their future.
Scene from Vietnam
- A damaged building blocks a road in Dak Lak province on November 7, 2025.
- Fallen trees and damaged roofs were widespread in the area.
- Residents cope with the aftermath of Kalmaegi's impact.
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press
Summary: Typhoon Kalmaegi caused deadly damage in Vietnam and the Philippines, with climate change intensifying destructive storms across Southeast Asia.
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