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Prior to making landfall in Vietnam, the storm system left a trail of devastation in the Philippines - and at least 114 people dead.

The nation's leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr has proclaimed a state of emergency - which is triggered by mass casualty, major damage to property, and disruption to means of livelihoods and daily routines for people in the affected areas.

The typhoon, called in the region Tino, devastated the densely inhabited island of Cebu, inundating whole settlements and sweeping cars through the streets.

Tens of thousands of people had to be relocated, with many taking refuge in designated safe zones.

Disaster Response Efforts Underway

Disaster personnel have begun work as evacuated residents find refuge in emergency centers.

The magnitude of this disaster has prompted massive emergency response across the affected regions.

Image Evidence of the Destruction

Emergency responders could be seen attempting to recover a body at a mudslide area in Cebu City.

Kalmaegi has made homeless more than 400,000 people in the Philippines.

Thoroughfares are coated with mud and images show piles of cars spread over the impacted zones.

• Widespread displacement operations persist as the weather system approaches the coastline
• Emergency shelters are functioning at maximum capacity in various areas
• International aid is being organized to assist the affected communities