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Prior to striking in Vietnam, Kalmaegi resulted in catastrophic damage in the Philippines - including a minimum of 114 fatalities.

The nation's leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr has proclaimed a disaster situation - which is triggered by mass casualty, major damage to property, and interruption of income sources and the normal way of life for residents of impacted regions.

The weather system, known locally as Tino, ripped through the densely inhabited island of Cebu, submerging entire towns and sweeping cars through the streets.

Many thousands of people have been evacuated, while some are sheltering in temporary accommodations.

Emergency Response Efforts Underway

Emergency responders are actively operating as evacuated residents seek shelter in temporary housing.

The extent of this calamity has resulted in massive emergency response throughout the impacted areas.

Visual Documentation of Devastation

Emergency responders could be seen working on retrieving a body at a mudslide area in Cebu City.

The typhoon has forced the relocation of more than 400,000 people in the Philippines.

Roadways are coated with mud and images show piles of cars distributed across the affected areas.

• Widespread displacement efforts continue while the storm nears Vietnamese territory
• Emergency shelters are working at full capacity throughout various areas
• Worldwide support is being prepared to support the affected communities