Typhoon Kalmaegi Turns Deadly in the Philippines, Now Threatens Vietnam — November 8, 2025
Typhoon Kalmaegi, locally referred to as “Tinne,” has intensified into a very strong typhoon over the South China Sea, causing widespread damage across the Philippines and now moving toward Vietnam with sustained winds of 215 km/h.
🇵🇭 Impact in the Philippines
According to verified reports:
- 204 fatalities
- 109 individuals unaccounted for
- 156 people injured
The most severely affected area is Cebu Province, which reported the highest number of casualties.
Additional impacted regions include
- Negros Occidental : 27 fatalities, 42 missing, 28 injured
- Negros Oriental : 20 fatalities, 10 missing
- Antique : 1 fatality reported
More than 175,000 residents have been displaced, especially from flood-prone regions such as Quezon and Camarines Sur. Emergency shelters are operational, and coordinated recovery efforts are in progress.
🇻🇳 Forecast for Vietnam
Kalmaegi is projected to make landfall between Da Nang and Nha Trang, bringing:
- Sustained winds of 175 km/h
- Gusts reaching 200 km/h
- Heavy rainfall and coastal flooding
Vietnamese authorities have issued warnings across central provinces, urging residents to secure property, evacuate if necessary, and monitor official advisories.
Authorities across central provinces have issued alerts, encouraging communities to secure property, follow evacuation guidance, and stay informed through official channels.
Storm Status
- Classification: Very Strong Typhoon
- Current Location: South China Sea
- Tracking: Westward toward Vietnam
- Satellite imagery confirms a well-defined eye and expansive cloud cover.
⚠️ Advisory
- Philippines: Recovery efforts are underway. Infrastructure damage, power outages, and blocked roads remain critical challenges.
- Vietnam: Preparations for landfall are intensifying. Coastal regions are on high alert.
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