Deadly Typhoon Kajiki forces mass evacuations in Vietnam

Typhoon Kajiki struck central Vietnam on Monday, forcing the evacuation of nearly 600,000 residents from high-risk areas and leaving at least four people dead and 13 injured. The typhoon brought winds of up to 81 miles per hour and torrential rain that inundated streets, cut power and collapsed homes across multiple provinces, with Hanoi experiencing severe flooding.

Authorities mobilized more than 120,000 soldiers and paramilitary personnel to support evacuations and rescue operations. Airports in Thanh Hoa and Quang Tri suspended flights, schools were closed and transportation was disrupted as the government moved to protect communities. Families from coastal and mountainous areas were relocated to shelters as officials warned of continued risk from flooding and landslides.

Kajiki damaged nearly 7,000 homes, submerged about 71,200 acres of rice fields and knocked down 331 electricity poles, causing widespread power outages. The storm also uprooted 18,000 trees and left roads impassable in several provinces. Northern regions recorded extreme rainfall of up to 24 inches in a single day, raising concerns of flash floods and landslides as the country continues recovery efforts.