Typhoon Kalmaegi, one of Asia’s most powerful storms this year, has wreaked havoc across the Philippines and Vietnam, claiming at least 114 lives and displacing tens of thousands. The typhoon first struck the Philippines, particularly affecting central regions like Cebu, where entire towns were submerged, and vehicles were swept through flooded streets. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state of emergency in response to the widespread destruction, which included significant property damage and disruptions to livelihoods.