Prior to making landfall in Vietnam, the typhoon left a trail of devastation in the Philippines - with no fewer than 114 fatalities.
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has proclaimed a state of emergency - which is triggered by numerous deaths, extensive property destruction, and interruption of income sources and the normal way of life for local inhabitants.
This powerful storm, referred to locally as Tino, ripped through the populous island of Cebu, inundating whole settlements and carrying vehicles down roads.
Tens of thousands of people had to be relocated, with many taking refuge in temporary accommodations.
Disaster personnel have started operations while displaced Filipinos take cover in designated safe areas.
The extent of this catastrophe has led to massive emergency response across the devastated zones.
Rescue workers could be seen working on retrieving a casualty at a mudslide area in Cebu City.
The severe weather has forced the relocation of in excess of 400k people in the Philippines.
Streets are covered in mud and images show stacks of vehicles scattered throughout the affected areas.
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