Vietnamese authorities are still in the process of evaluating the damage from the latest typhoon as of Friday. According to the environment ministry, the storm has tragically resulted in the deaths of five individuals and has caused 57 homes to collapse in Gia Lai and the adjacent Dak Lak region.

Situated in one of the most cyclone-prone areas globally, Vietnam typically faces the impact of about 10 typhoons or storms annually. However, 2025 has proven exceptionally turbulent, with Kalmaegi marking the 13th storm of the year to hit the nation.

The trajectory of Kalmaegi suggests that Thailand is next in line for its impact. On Friday, Thai authorities issued warnings about the impending threat of heavy rainfall and potential flooding. These adverse weather conditions are expected to begin in the northeastern part of the country and gradually spread throughout other regions.

This typhoon’s arrival in central Vietnam comes at a particularly challenging time, as the area is still recovering from over a week of severe flooding and unprecedented rainfall that claimed at least 47 lives. The deluge also submerged historic sites that have stood for centuries, adding cultural loss to the toll of human and property devastation.

The typhoon hit central Vietnam as it was still reeling from more than a week of flooding and record rains that killed at least 47 people and submerged centuries-old historic sites.