"Typhoon Kalmaegi Strikes Central Vietnam: 5 Lives Lost, Widespread Destruction"

Typhoon Kalmaegi has devastated central Vietnam, claiming five lives and causing significant destruction in regions like Gia Lai Province and Đắk Lắk province, raising concerns over disaster preparedness.

• As of early Friday, Typhoon Kalmaegi resulted in five fatalities and six injuries across central Vietnam, highlighting the severe impact of this tropical cyclone.
• The Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority reported that 52 houses collapsed and 2,593 others were damaged or lost roofs due to the storms landfall.
• Central provinces, particularly Gia Lai Province and Đắk Lắk province, faced extensive damage, prompting the National Civil Defence Steering Committee to mobilize resources for recovery efforts.