At least 5 killed as Typhoon Kalmaegi slams into Vietnam
Summary
Typhoon Kalmaegi hit Vietnam's central and highland provinces, causing at least five deaths and significant damage. The storm damaged thousands of buildings, sank boats, and disrupted power, affecting over a million households. The storm has now weakened and is moving towards Cambodia and Laos.Key Facts
- Typhoon Kalmaegi caused at least five deaths in Vietnam.
- The storm made landfall in central Vietnam, damaging thousands of buildings.
- Nearly 57 houses collapsed, and about 3,000 roofs were torn off.
- The typhoon sank 11 boats and downed power lines.
- Over 8,000 people were evacuated, and 1.28 million households lost power.
- More than 268,000 soldiers were deployed for rescue efforts.
- The U.S. embassy in Hanoi issued a travel advisory due to high waves and strong winds.
- Kalmaegi, now a tropical storm, is moving towards Cambodia and Laos.
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