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Before striking in Vietnam, the storm system left a trail of devastation in the Philippines - and at least 114 lives lost.

Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has proclaimed a state of calamity - defined by circumstances including mass casualty, major damage to property, and halt to economic activities and the normal way of life for people in the affected areas.

The typhoon, known locally as Tino, tore through the heavily populated island of Cebu, submerging entire towns and washing automobiles along avenues.

Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated, while some are sheltering in temporary accommodations.

Disaster Recovery Activities Underway

Rescue teams have started operations as evacuated residents take cover in designated safe areas.

The extent of this calamity has led to massive disaster relief across the devastated zones.

Photographic Records of Devastation

Disaster teams could be seen attempting to recover a victim at a mudslide area in Cebu City.

Kalmaegi has forced the relocation of more than 400,000 people in the Philippines.

Roadways are coated with mud and pictures display piles of cars distributed across the impacted zones.

• Large-scale relocation efforts continue while the storm prepares to make landfall
• Relief centers are operating at maximum capacity in different zones
• Global assistance is being mobilized to assist the impacted populations