Typhoon Kalmaegi Rips Through Vietnam: 5 Dead, Homes Destroyed, Winds Smash Roofs

A powerful storm, Typhoon Kalmaegi, battered central Vietnam with fierce winds reaching up to 149 km/h and torrential rainfall, causing at least five deaths and widespread destruction. Houses collapsed in Gia Lai and Dak Lak provinces, roofs were blown off, windows shattered, and over a million homes lost power as authorities scrambled to respond to one of the strongest storms to hit the region this year.

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Typhoon Kalmaegi Rips Through Vietnam: 5 Dead, Homes Destroyed, Winds Smash Roofs
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Typhoon Kalmaegi Rips Through Vietnam: 5 Dead, Homes Destroyed, Winds Smash Roofs

IN SHORTA powerful storm, Typhoon Kalmaegi, battered central Vietnam with fierce winds reaching up to 149 km/h and torrential rainfall, causing at least five deaths and widespread destruction. Houses collapsed in Gia Lai and Dak Lak provinces, roofs were blown off, windows shattered, and over a million homes lost power as authorities scrambled to respond to one of the strongest storms to hit the region this year.

TL;DR

  • Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in Vietnam’s central region after sweeping through the Philippines, becoming one of the strongest storms of 2025.
  • In Gia Lai and neighbouring Dak Lak provinces, houses collapsed and roofs were blown away amid winds exceeding 140 km/h.
  • At least five people were killed and dozens remain missing as emergency teams conduct search and rescue operations.
  • Over 1.2 million homes lost electricity; transport and rail services were disrupted due to fallen trees and debris.
  • The storm has raised concerns about increased frequency and intensity of tropical cyclones linked to climate change in Southeast Asia.
  • Vietnamese authorities issued landslide and flood warnings while mobilizing relief efforts and evacuations.
  • The damage toll is still being assessed, with early estimates suggesting significant economic impact.

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