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Prior to hitting in Vietnam, Kalmaegi caused widespread destruction in the Philippines - with no fewer than 114 people dead.

The nation's leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr has announced a state of calamity - which is triggered by numerous deaths, major damage to property, and disruption to means of livelihoods and daily routines for residents of impacted regions.

The typhoon, called in the region Tino, devastated the densely inhabited island of Cebu, flooding complete communities and sweeping cars through the streets.

Tens of thousands of people had to be relocated, while some are sheltering in emergency shelters.

Emergency Response Efforts Ongoing

Rescue teams are actively operating while evacuated residents seek shelter in emergency centers.

The scale of this disaster has resulted in extensive rescue operations in the devastated zones.

Photographic Records of Damage

Emergency responders were photographed working on retrieving a casualty at the site of a landslide in Cebu City.

The severe weather has forced the relocation of in excess of 400k people in the Philippines.

Roadways are blanketed with debris and pictures display piles of cars scattered throughout the damaged regions.

• Widespread displacement activities proceed while the storm nears Vietnamese territory
• Temporary housing are functioning at full capacity in various areas
• Worldwide support is being mobilized to assist the impacted populations