Before striking in Vietnam, the storm system resulted in catastrophic damage in the Philippines - with no fewer than 114 lives lost.
Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has announced a state of emergency - defined by circumstances including mass casualty, widespread structural damage, and interruption of income sources and daily routines for people in the affected areas.
The typhoon, referred to locally as Tino, tore through the populous island of Cebu, flooding complete communities and carrying vehicles down roads.
Tens of thousands of people were forced to evacuate, with many taking refuge in designated safe zones.
Disaster Relief Operations Ongoing
Disaster personnel have started operations while evacuated residents seek shelter in temporary housing.
The extent of this disaster has prompted extensive rescue operations in the devastated zones.
Photographic Records of the Destruction
Emergency responders could be seen attempting to recover a victim at a mudslide area in Cebu City.
The severe weather has forced the relocation of in excess of 400k people in the Philippines.
Streets are coated with debris and images show stacks of vehicles scattered throughout the damaged regions.
- Mass evacuation operations persist while the storm nears Vietnamese territory
- Relief centers are functioning at maximum capacity in multiple regions
- Global assistance is being organized to support the devastated areas
