Vietnam and Philippines Left Reeling After Typhoon Kalmaegi
Vietnam experienced widespread flooding and significant damage, resulting in five fatalities. In the Philippines, the death toll reached at least 188 people.
Scientists warn that a warming climate is intensifying storms and rainfall across Southeast Asia, making floods and typhoons increasingly destructive and frequent.
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Summary
The recent Typhoon Kalmaegi caused severe flooding and numerous deaths in Vietnam and the Philippines, highlighting concerns over climate change-driven intensification of storms in Southeast Asia.