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"Typhoon Kalmaegi Strikes Vietnam After Devastating Philippines Floods"
Typhoon Kalmaegi strikes Vietnam, exacerbating ongoing crises following severe floods in the Philippines, with expected wave heights of up to 8m in the South China Sea.
- Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall on Thursday, impacting Gia Lai Province and Dak Lak as Vietnam braces for one of Asias strongest storms this year.
- The Vietnamese national weather forecaster warns of dangerous sea conditions, with waves reaching up to 8m (26ft) projected in the South China Sea due to the typhoon.
- Vietnams environment ministry confirmed the typhoon is currently on land, raising concerns about further flooding in areas already affected by recent severe weather.
Why It Matters
The impact of Typhoon Kalmaegi is critical as it follows devastating floods in the Philippines, highlighting the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events in Southeast Asia due to climate change.