NHA TRANG, Vietnam: Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall Thursday in Vietnam’s already storm-battered central belt, where thousands have been evacuated from areas in the path of one of the world’s deadliest cyclones this year. Kalmaegi cut a path of destruction through the Philippines this week, killing at least 140 people and leaving another 127 missing after unleashing devastating floods. It crashed into central Vietnam late Thursday, packing sustained winds of up to 149 kilometers (92 miles) per hour with much faster gusts, the environment ministry said.

Typhoon Kalmaegi threatens central Philippines with life-threatening conditions, strong winds, and heavy rains, prompting evacuations and flight cancellations.

MANILA: One person was killed when Typhoon Kalmaegi hit the central Philippines on Tuesday, the national disaster agency said, as torrential rains, strong winds and storm surges…