Vietnam: Typhoon Kalmaegi Brings Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain to Central Region

Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in central Vietnam, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to regions already hit by recent floods. At least one person has died, several are missing, and homes and power lines were damaged. Flooding occurred in Dak Lak and thousands were evacuated as authorities remain on high alert for further floods and landslides.

Vietnam: Typhoon Kalmaegi Brings Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain to Central Region 2

Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in central Vietnam, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to regions already hit by recent floods. At least one person has died, several are missing, and homes and power lines were damaged. Flooding occurred in Dak Lak and thousands were evacuated as authorities remain on high alert for further floods and landslides.

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Devotees carry the idol of Rato Machhindranath into the temple as the chariot festival of Rato Machhindranath concludes amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease(COVID-19) at Bungamati in Lalitpur, Nepal September 14, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

Swayambhunath Stupa or Monkey Temple

Swayambhunath Stupa or Monkey Temple

A night view of Swyambhunath Stupa also known as monkey temple a UNESCO World Heritage site in Kathmandu,Nepal on September 13, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Devotees carry the idol of Rato Machhindranath into the temple as the chariot festival of Rato Machhindranath concludes amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease(COVID-19) at Bungamati in Lalitpur, Nepal September 14, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

A woman lights straw while devotees carry the idol of Rato Machhindranath into the temple as the chariot festival of Rato Machhindranath concludes amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease(COVID-19) at Bungamati in Lalitpur, Nepal September 14, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Locals light straw while devotees carry the idol of Rato Machhindranath into the temple as the chariot festival of Rato Machhindranath concludes amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease(COVID-19) at Bungamati in Lalitpur, Nepal September 14, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Locals light straw while devotees carry the idol of Rato Machhindranath into the temple as the chariot festival of Rato Machhindranath concludes amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease(COVID-19) at Bungamati in Lalitpur, Nepal September 14, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Locals light straw while devotees carry the idol of Rato Machhindranath into the temple as the chariot festival of Rato Machhindranath concludes amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease(COVID-19) at Bungamati in Lalitpur, Nepal September 14, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Locals light straw while devotees carry the idol of Rato Machhindranath into the temple as the chariot festival of Rato Machhindranath concludes amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease(COVID-19) at Bungamati in Lalitpur, Nepal September 14, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Locals light straw while devotees carry the idol of Rato Machhindranath into the temple as the chariot festival of Rato Machhindranath concludes amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease(COVID-19) at Bungamati in Lalitpur, Nepal September 14, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Locals light straw while devotees carry the idol of Rato Machhindranath into the temple as the chariot festival of Rato Machhindranath concludes amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease(COVID-19) at Bungamati in Lalitpur, Nepal September 14, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Locals light straw while devotees carry the idol of Rato Machhindranath into the temple as the chariot festival of Rato Machhindranath concludes amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease(COVID-19) at Bungamati in Lalitpur, Nepal September 14, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Locals light straw while devotees carry the idol of Rato Machhindranath into the temple as the chariot festival of Rato Machhindranath concludes amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease(COVID-19) at Bungamati in Lalitpur, Nepal September 14, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Locals light straw while devotees carry the idol of Rato Machhindranath into the temple as the chariot festival of Rato Machhindranath concludes amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease(COVID-19) at Bungamati in Lalitpur, Nepal September 14, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

A man burns a incens while devotees carry the idol of Rato Machhindranath into the temple as the chariot festival of Rato Machhindranath concludes amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease(COVID-19) at Bungamati in Lalitpur, Nepal September 14, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Locals light straw while devotees carry the idol of Rato Machhindranath into the temple as the chariot festival of Rato Machhindranath concludes amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease(COVID-19) at Bungamati in Lalitpur, Nepal September 14, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Locals light straw while devotees carry the idol of Rato Machhindranath into the temple as the chariot festival of Rato Machhindranath concludes amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease(COVID-19) at Bungamati in Lalitpur, Nepal September 14, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Locals chat sitting at the road side as they wait to witness for the idol of Rato Machhindranath into the temple as the chariot festival of Rato Machhindranath concludes amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease(COVID-19) at Bungamati in Lalitpur, Nepal September 14, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Devotees carry the idol of Rato Machhindranath into the temple as the chariot festival of Rato Machhindranath concludes amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease(COVID-19) at Bungamati in Lalitpur, Nepal September 14, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Devotees carry the idol of Rato Machhindranath into the temple as the chariot festival of Rato Machhindranath concludes amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease(COVID-19) at Bungamati in Lalitpur, Nepal September 14, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

Swayambhunath Stupa or Monkey Temple

Swayambhunath Stupa or Monkey Temple

A night view of Swyambhunath Stupa also known as monkey temple a UNESCO World Heritage site in Kathmandu,Nepal on September 13, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Locals light straw while devotees carry the idol of Rato Machhindranath into the temple as the chariot festival of Rato Machhindranath concludes amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease(COVID-19) at Bungamati in Lalitpur, Nepal September 14, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Locals light straw while devotees carry the idol of Rato Machhindranath into the temple as the chariot festival of Rato Machhindranath concludes amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease(COVID-19) at Bungamati in Lalitpur, Nepal September 14, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

A man lights straw while devotees carry the idol of Rato Machhindranath into the temple as the chariot festival of Rato Machhindranath concludes amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease(COVID-19) at Bungamati in Lalitpur, Nepal September 14, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Final Day of Chariot Festival in Nepal

Locals light straw while devotees carry the idol of Rato Machhindranath into the temple as the chariot festival of Rato Machhindranath concludes amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease(COVID-19) at Bungamati in Lalitpur, Nepal September 14, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

Swayambhunath Stupa or Monkey Temple

Swayambhunath Stupa or Monkey Temple

A monkey is pictured at?Swayambhunath Stupa also known as monkey temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Kathmandu,Nepal on September 13, 2020. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)