As Southeast Asia reels from the deadly impact of Typhoon Kalmaegi, another tropical storm, Typhoon Uwan, is gathering strength over the Pacific. The recent disaster has once again exposed how fragile coastal communities remain in the face of intensifying storms.

Kalmaegi, whose name means “seagull”, swept across the Philippines and Vietnam, leaving behind hundreds dead and entire neighbourhoods destroyed. Now, with Uwan on the horizon, countries brace for another test of preparedness and resilience.

Meaning of ‘Typhoon Kalmaegi’

The name Kalmaegi comes from the Korean word for “seagull.” The choice symbolizes movement and swiftness, much like how the storm glided across oceans, causing widespread destruction. The World Meteorological Organization assigns such names in rotation, with ea

See Full Page