Typhoon Kalmaegi that crossing northern provinces of Viet Nam on 16 September has caused casualties and property damages. Based on the Central Committee for Flood and Storm Control (CCFSC) report, the affected 12 provinces are Lang Son, Lao Cai, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Ha Giang, Bac Giang, Bac Kan, Thai Nguyen, Phu Tho, Cao Bang, Tuyen Quang and Thai Binh. IMPACT - 14 death, including 8 people in Lang Son - 1 missing - 10 injured - 2,194 houses were severely damaged, mostly in Ha Giang - 1,083 houses were submerged, mostly in Ha Giang - about 78,484 ha of agriculture area were affected - 329 families were evacuated RESPONSE - Local authority is still conducting damage assessment and provide assistance to the affected families.