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

Typhoon Kalmaegi has wreaked havoc in Vietnam, claiming five lives and causing extensive damage across central provinces, highlighting the increasing threat of tropical cyclones in the region.

• As of early Friday, Typhoon Kalmaegi resulted in five fatalities and six injuries in Vietnam, with extensive destruction reported in Gia Lai Province and Đắk Lắk province.
• The Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority revealed that 52 houses collapsed and 2,593 were damaged, many having roofs blown off due to the tropical cyclones fierce winds.
• The National Civil Defence Steering Committee is mobilizing resources to assist affected areas, as communities in central Vietnam face potential flooding and further challenges in recovery.