Vietnam is bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Kalmaegi after the highly effective storm killed at the very least 66 individuals and triggered widespread destruction within the central Philippines.
One other 26 individuals had been nonetheless lacking on Wednesday following widespread flooding that trapped individuals on their roofs and swept away scores of vehicles in a hard-hit province nonetheless recovering from a latest lethal earthquake.
Kalmaegi blew away from western Palawan province into the South China Sea earlier than midday on Wednesday with sustained winds of as much as 130kmph and gusts of as much as 180kmph, in keeping with forecasters.
Earlier than Kalmaegi’s landfall, officers stated greater than 387,000 individuals had evacuated to safer floor in japanese and central Philippine provinces. Authorities had warned of torrential rains, doubtlessly harmful winds and storm surges of as much as 10ft.
Not less than 49 individuals largely drowned in floods, and others died on account of landslides and falling particles in Cebu, the place 13 of the 26 lacking had been reported, Filipino officers stated.
Central Vietnam, nonetheless reeling from days of report rain that triggered flash floods and landslides, was bracing for extra pounding rain as Kalmaegi nears. The hurricane is estimated to achieve Vietnam’s coast on Friday morning.
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Alisha Rahaman Sarkar5 November 2025 09:15
Hurricane Kalmaegi mapped: Vietnam landfall forecast for Friday morning
In line with the most recent trajectory launched by the Philippine climate company PAGASA, Hurricane Kalmaegi – recognized domestically as Tino – is because of hit Vietnam between 8pm on Thursday and 8am Friday morning.
The storm is predicted to stay at hurricane energy all through its passage throughout the South China Sea and is definitely gaining some energy, with gusts reaching 180kmph on Wednesday.
Vietnam is already experiencing flooding that has killed 40 individuals in latest days, and forecasters say Kalmaegi might be packing sustained winds of as much as 166kmph when it slams into the coast on Friday.
Adam Withnall5 November 2025 08:59
US envoy to Philippines presents condolences for hurricane deaths
US ambassador to the Philippines, MaryKay Carlson, has supplied her condolences to these impacted by the storm.
“My coronary heart goes out to everybody affected by Hurricane [Kalmaegi’s] devastation. We prolong our condolences to the chums and households of those that perished and salute the courageous first responders on the scene.
“Working with our mates, companions, allies, america stands prepared to help,” she stated in a submit on X.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar5 November 2025 08:23
Flooding in Vietnam kills 40 as Hurricane Kalmaegi approaches
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar5 November 2025 08:14
Philippines experiences harm to airports struck by Hurricane Kalmaegi
The civil aviation authorities within the Philippines stated some harm was reported at airports in areas struck by Hurricane Kalmaegi.
A number of airports skilled minor structural impacts, however no main infrastructure harm or aviation-related incidents had been reported, the authorities stated this morning, primarily based on an preliminary evaluation.
“We have now already deployed our personnel on the bottom to evaluate any broken amenities and guarantee instant restore actions. We’re additionally intently coordinating with our space managers for well timed updates and swift response,” stated Lt Gen Raul Del Rosario, the director common of the Civil Aviation Authority.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar5 November 2025 08:01
Storm surge warning for at this time
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar5 November 2025 07:46
Thailand on excessive alert for ‘heavy to very heavy’ rain
Thailand’s climate company has issued an advisory for the northern, japanese and central components of the nation as Hurricane Kalmaegi crossed the South China Sea after leaving widespread destruction within the Philippines.
The climate company warned that Kalmaegi will carry “heavy to very heavy” rain on Friday and into the weekend, which may trigger flash floods, landslides and river overflows.
Thai prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed all provincial governors and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to intently monitor the hurricane and ordered all native authorities to hurry up flood water drainage.
Governors of all 76 provinces have been tasked with guaranteeing that flood-prone areas, particularly in Bangkok, are ready for heavy rain and the opportunity of flooding.
Authorities have been urged to undertake pressing measures, which embrace clearing drainage programs, securing promoting indicators, and guaranteeing that public infrastructure are steady in an effort to stop accidents.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar5 November 2025 07:28
Watch: Automobiles swept away throughout floods triggered by Hurricane Kalmaegi
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar5 November 2025 06:55
Philippine air power helicopter crashes on means to assist flood victims
Not less than six individuals died when a Philippine air power helicopter crashed within the southern province of Agusan del Sur yesterday whereas en route to assist provinces battered by Hurricane Kalmaegi.
The air power this morning confirmed that the stays of six personnel have been recovered from the location of the crash. The identities of these killed are being withheld till after their subsequent of kin have been knowledgeable.
The Tremendous Huey chopper was one in every of 4 dispatched to evaluate the impression of the hurricane as a part of a Humanitarian Help and Catastrophe Response mission.
The plane reportedly encountered communication issues earlier than it went down in Agusan del Sur.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar5 November 2025 06:54
Hurricane Kalmaegi leaves behind a path of destruction in Cebu
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar5 November 2025 06:32
