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.

Imperial family visit farmer in Nagano

Imperial family visit farmer in Nagano

MINAMIMAKI VILLAGE, Japan - Emperor Akihito (C), Empress Michiko (R, back) and their daughter Princess Sayako (R, front) visit a vegetable farmer in Nobeyama, Nagano Prefecture, on Aug. 30 and harvest lettuce.

Princess Sayako in Nagano village

Princess Sayako in Nagano village

MINAMIMAKI VILLAGE, Japan - Princess Sayako speaks with kindergarten children on arrival in Minamimaki Village in Nagano Prefecture with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on Aug. 29.

Emperor, empress arrive in Nagano village

Emperor, empress arrive in Nagano village

MINAMIMAKI VILLAGE, Japan - Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko and their daughter Princess Sayako (L) are greeted by children on arrival in Minamimaki Village in Nagano Prefecture, to spend their holidays on Aug. 29.

Imperial family visit farmer in Nagano

Imperial family visit farmer in Nagano

MINAMIMAKI VILLAGE, Japan - Emperor Akihito (C), Empress Michiko (R, back) and their daughter Princess Sayako (R, front) visit a vegetable farmer in Nobeyama, Nagano Prefecture, on Aug. 30 and harvest lettuce. (Kyodo)

Emperor, empress arrive in Nagano village

Emperor, empress arrive in Nagano village

MINAMIMAKI VILLAGE, Japan - Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko and their daughter Princess Sayako (L) are greeted by children on arrival in Minamimaki Village in Nagano Prefecture, to spend their holidays on Aug. 29. (Kyodo)

Princess Sayako in Nagano village

Princess Sayako in Nagano village

MINAMIMAKI VILLAGE, Japan - Princess Sayako speaks with kindergarten children on arrival in Minamimaki Village in Nagano Prefecture with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on Aug. 29. (Kyodo)