Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Typhoon Kalmaegi Causes 5 Deaths in Vietnam After Killing 188 in Philippines
A powerful storm named Typhoon Kalmaegi caused a lot of damage and sadly killed five people in Vietnam.
It hit after already causing a lot of destruction and killing 188 people in the Philippines.
In Vietnam, the strong winds and rain broke houses, knocked down trees, and caused many people to lose power.
Many houses were damaged or destroyed.
In the Philippines, entire neighborhoods were ruined, and many people had to leave their homes.
Now, the Philippines is getting ready for another big storm that is coming soon.
This shows how strong weather can be and why people need to be prepared for these storms.
Typhoon Kalmaegi caused at least five deaths and significant damage in Vietnam after killing at least 188 people in the Philippines.
In Vietnam, the typhoon led to collapsed houses, damaged properties, uprooted trees, and widespread power outages affecting over 1.6 million households.
The Philippines is bracing for another powerful storm, Typhoon Fung-wong, highlighting the ongoing threat of severe weather events.
Typhoon Kalmaegi's destructive winds and torrential rains flattened buildings and displaced tens of thousands in the Philippines.
Damage in Cambodia and Laos is expected to be less severe compared to the impact on the Philippines and Vietnam.
- Who
- Typhoon Kalmaegi, residents of Vietnam and the Philippines, local authorities, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
- What
- Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in Vietnam causing deaths and widespread damage after previously causing significant devastation and fatalities in the Philippines. The Philippines is now preparing for another typhoon, Fung-wong.
- When
- Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in Vietnam on Thursday, and moved into Cambodia on Friday. Typhoon Fung-wong is expected to make landfall late Sunday or early Monday.
- Where
- Central provinces of Vietnam; the Philippines; Cambodia; Laos.
- Why
- Typhoon Kalmaegi, a strong storm, caused destruction due to its fierce winds and torrential rains.
Typhoon Kalmaegi Impact
Future Storm Preparedness
Direct Fatalities and Damage
Typhoon Kalmaegi Impact
Typhoon Kalmaegi directly caused at least five deaths and significant destruction in Vietnam, including collapsed houses and power outages. In the Philippines, the storm was responsible for at least 188 fatalities.
Future Storm Preparedness
The Philippines is already bracing for another potentially powerful storm, Typhoon Fung-wong, highlighting the recurring threat of extreme weather events and the need for ongoing preparedness.
Scale of Destruction
Typhoon Kalmaegi Impact
In Vietnam, Kalmaegi destroyed 52 houses, damaged nearly 2,600 others, blew off roofs, and caused widespread power outages affecting over 1.6 million households. In the Philippines, neighborhoods were reduced to rubble and tens of thousands were displaced.
Future Storm Preparedness
Typhoon Fung-wong is forecast to be large, potentially 1,400 kilometers in diameter, indicating the scale of the threat to densely populated areas including Manila.
- Fatalities in Vietnam
- At least 5
- Fatalities in Philippines
- At least 188
- Affected Vietnamese Provinces
- Dak Lak, Gia Lai, Quang Ngai
- Damaged Houses in Vietnam
- 52 collapsed, nearly 2,600 damaged
- Power Outages in Vietnam
- Affected over 1.6 million households
- Incoming Storm in Philippines
- Typhoon Fung-wong (Uwan)
Sources
Typhoon Kalmaegi brings rain and destruction to Vietnam as death toll nears 200 in Philippines
Typhoon Kalmaegi Batters Vietnam; Death Toll Nears 200 in Philippines
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In photos & videos: How Typhoon Kalmaegi unleashed deadly destruction in the Philippines and Vietnam
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