Powerful Cyclone Approaches Vietnam After Resulting in at Least 114 Deaths in Philippines
Prior to hitting in Vietnam, the typhoon resulted in catastrophic damage in the Philippines - with no fewer than 114 fatalities.
Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has declared a state of calamity - the threshold of which involves mass casualty, extensive property destruction, and halt to economic activities and everyday existence for people in the affected areas.
The typhoon, called in the region Tino, ripped through the populous island of Cebu, flooding complete communities and sweeping cars through the streets.
Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated, with many taking refuge in designated safe zones.
Emergency Response Efforts Underway
Emergency responders have started operations while displaced Filipinos take cover in designated safe areas.
The extent of this catastrophe has resulted in extensive rescue operations in the devastated zones.
Image Evidence of the Destruction
Disaster teams were photographed engaged in extracting a casualty at a landslide location in Cebu City.
The severe weather has made homeless in excess of 400k people in the Philippines.
Thoroughfares are coated with mud and images show stacks of vehicles spread over the affected areas.
- Widespread displacement activities proceed while the storm prepares to make landfall
- Temporary housing are operating at maximum capacity in different zones
- Worldwide support is being mobilized to support the devastated areas