Typhoon Kalmaegi Causes Severe Damage in Vietnam and the Philippines
Typhoon Kalmaegi struck central Vietnam on Thursday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds that devastated coastal areas. At least five people lost their lives as the storm destroyed homes, uprooted trees, and caused power outages affecting about 1.2 million residents.
Before reaching Vietnam, the typhoon carved a destructive path through the Philippines, where the death toll reached nearly 200 by Friday. The storm has since weakened to a tropical storm as it heads toward Cambodia and Laos.
Global Climate Concerns
The World Meteorological Organization has issued a warning that 2025 is likely to be among the top three warmest years on record, following the previous year, which was the hottest ever documented.
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Summary: Typhoon Kalmaegi caused significant devastation in Vietnam and the Philippines, while global warming trends continue to raise concerns for climate records in 2025.
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