Typhoon Kalmaegi caused a landslide along Vietnam’s central coastline on Thursday, bringing destructive winds and torrential rains just days after devastating the Philippines, where at least 114 people were confirmed dead and thousands displaced.

Vietnam’s government has mobilized more than 260,000 soldiers and emergency personnel for rescue and recovery efforts as the storm, packing winds of up to 92 mph (149 km/h), barrels inland through the provinces of Dak Lak and Gia Lai.

Six airports across Vietnam have been forced to suspend operations, with hundreds of domestic and international flights canceled or delayed.

Authorities warn that heavy rainfall and storm surges could trigger flooding and landslides in at least seven provinces within the next several hours.

Vietnam’s National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has cautioned that waves in the South China Sea could reach up to 8 meters (26 feet), posing severe risks to fishing communities and coastal infrastructure.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh convened an emergency virtual meeting with provincial leaders to coordinate the national response, stressing the need to reach isolated areas quickly.

“We must ensure that everyone has food, clean water, and essential supplies,” Chinh said. “No one should be left hungry or cold.”

Government agencies have also distributed over 6,700 vehicles and six aircraft to support search and relief operations.

Early reports from coastal cities, including Quy Nhon, show roofs torn from buildings, shattered hotel windows, and fallen trees blocking major roads. Local authorities have urged residents to remain indoors and away from rivers as floodwaters continue to rise.

In Hue and Hoi An, two UNESCO-listed cities already battered by record rainfall last week, rivers have overflowed into the streets.

Residents were seen paddling wooden boats through submerged neighborhoods after the Hoai River burst its banks.

Waploaded reports that before striking Vietnam, Kalmaegi, known locally as Tino, left a trail of destruction across the Philippines, where entire communities in Cebu and nearby islands were submerged.

Cars were swept through flooded streets, and tens of thousands of residents were forced to flee to emergency shelters.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state of emergency early Thursday, citing “mass casualties and severe damage to livelihoods and property.”

As Kalmaegi pushes further inland, neighboring Thailand is bracing for potential flash floods, landslides, and overflowing rivers.

Vietnam’s deputy weather chief, Nguyen Xuan Hien, compared the storm to Typhoon Damrey, which struck in 2017 with less force but caused catastrophic damage.

“Kalmaegi is stronger and faster,” Hien warned. “We must stay vigilant. The next 24 hours will be critical.”