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Before hitting in Vietnam, Kalmaegi resulted in catastrophic damage in the Philippines - and at least 114 fatalities.

Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has declared a disaster situation - defined by circumstances including numerous deaths, extensive property destruction, and halt to economic activities and daily routines for local inhabitants.

The typhoon, known locally as Tino, tore through the densely inhabited island of Cebu, inundating whole settlements and carrying vehicles down roads.

Many thousands of people have been evacuated, others are resting in temporary accommodations.

Disaster Response Efforts Underway

Rescue teams are actively operating while affected citizens find refuge in temporary housing.

The scale of this disaster has led to large-scale rescue operations in the impacted areas.

Photographic Records of Damage

Emergency responders could be seen working on retrieving a victim at the site of a landslide in Cebu City.

The severe weather has forced the relocation of over four hundred thousand people in the Philippines.

Streets are covered in debris and pictures display heaps of automobiles spread over the affected areas.

• Widespread displacement activities proceed as the typhoon nears Vietnamese territory
• Emergency shelters are working at peak capacity throughout various areas
• International aid is being prepared to support the affected communities