Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:40pm on 06 Nov 2025,Thursday Weather & Environment
Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in central Vietnam with maximum sustained winds of 92 mph (149 km/h), bringing severe flooding and landslide risks. Trees blocked main roads, hotel windows shattered in Quy Non, and the storm hit Dak Lak and Gia Lai provinces. Vietnam's military deployed over 260,000 soldiers with 6,700 vehicles and six aircraft for rescue operations. Forecasters predict 200-400mm rainfall, potentially reaching 600mm in spots, with saturated ground from recent floods increasing risks. Vietnam was already battling deadly floods that killed at least 35 people, flooded 100,000 homes, and caused 150 landslides. The storm's remnants may impact Cambodia and eastern Thailand with up to 150mm rainfall.
