Vietnam braces for typhoon Kalmaegi amid destruction fears – DW – 11/06/2025

Vietnam Prepares for Typhoon Kalmaegi Amid Destruction Concerns

Authorities in Vietnam have instructed thousands of residents to leave their homes as Typhoon Kalmaegi moves closer to the coastline. The precautionary order aims to minimize casualties and damage as the storm continues to gather strength.

Kalmaegi had previously battered the Philippines, leaving behind significant devastation. According to official reports, the typhoon claimed over 100 lives and destroyed countless homes and sources of livelihood.

“Vietnamese authorities have ordered thousands to evacuate as Kalmaegi approaches,” media reports stated following the storm’s devastating impact in the Philippines.

Preventive Measures in Progress

Regional Impact

The typhoon’s destructive passage through the Philippines serves as a warning for Vietnam’s coastal communities, where emergency response teams remain on alert for potential flooding and landslides.

Author's summary: Vietnam is taking urgent precautions as Typhoon Kalmaegi nears, after its deadly devastation in the Philippines displaced thousands and claimed over 100 lives.

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