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.

Kim Jong Il apparently in Changchun

Kim Jong Il apparently in Changchun

CHANGCHUN, China - A limousine from a motorcade believed to be carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong Il passes through in Changchun, northeastern China, after leaving Nanhu Hotel on Aug. 28, 2010.

Kim Jong Il believed to be in China

Kim Jong Il believed to be in China

CHANGCHUN, China - A police officer asks journalists to leave near Nanhu Hotel in Changchun, Jilin Province, where a motorcade believed to be carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong Il entered on Aug. 27, 2010.

Kim Jong Il believed to be in China

Kim Jong Il believed to be in China

CHANGCHUN, China - Photo shows Nanhu Hotel in Changchun, Jilin Province, where a motorcade believed to be carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong Il entered on Aug. 27, 2010.

Kim Jong Il apparently in Changchun

Kim Jong Il apparently in Changchun

CHANGCHUN, China - A limousine from a motorcade believed to be carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong Il passes through in Changchun, northeastern China, after leaving Nanhu Hotel on Aug. 28, 2010. (Kyodo)

Kim Jong Il believed to be in China

Kim Jong Il believed to be in China

CHANGCHUN, China - Photo shows Nanhu Hotel in Changchun, Jilin Province, where a motorcade believed to be carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong Il entered on Aug. 27, 2010. (Kyodo)

Kim Jong Il believed to be in China

Kim Jong Il believed to be in China

CHANGCHUN, China - A police officer asks journalists to leave near Nanhu Hotel in Changchun, Jilin Province, where a motorcade believed to be carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong Il entered on Aug. 27, 2010. (Kyodo)