On Monday, Typhoon Kajiki is expected to make landfall in Vietnam. The country is already preparing for its impact and has so far evacuated more than 3 lakh people from coastal areas. Amid this, several flights and transport services have been suspended to and from affected regions. Read to know more.
Typhoon Kajiki In Vietnam
Hindustan Times reported that Typhoon Kajiki is nearing Vietnam’s central coast. The natural disaster is producing strong winds of up to 166 km/h (103 mph). Moreover, the typhoon is expected to get stronger before it reaches Vietnam’s coast. Many airports in Thanh Hoa and Quang Binh provinces are closed. Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet have cancelled several flights.
On Sunday, August 23, Typhoon Kajiki didn’t directly hit China but moved past it. However, the storm was extremely dangerous and strong, causing disruptions such as strong winds, landslides, and heavy rain. For safety, over 20,000 residents on China’s Hainan Island were evacuated. Officials have mentioned that it’s not safe to keep ships, fishing boats, or aquaculture facilities open.
Vietnam’s disaster management agency has mentioned that more than 3,25,500 people in five coastal provinces will be taken safely to evacuation centres. It includes schools and public buildings.
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Tropical Storm To Hit Vietnam
So far in 2025, Vietnam has been affected by five tropical storms. As per Hindustan Times, in the first seven months, natural disasters have caused the death of 100 people, and several are missing. In 2024, northern Vietnam was affected by Typhoon Yagi, which killed 300 people and caused damage of $3.3 billion. According to the Joint Typhoon Warning Centre, the storm is moving across the Gulf of Tonkin with maximum winds of over 167 km/h.
Experts said that a typhoon might lose some of its strength when it comes closer to the continental shelf. Also, China’s meteorological department has issued top-level alerts. For now, scenic spots, businesses, and public transport in China’s Sanya are closed. With the threat of flood, strong winds and high waves up to 9.5 metres (31 feet), Vietnam is urging its residents to stay alert.
We hope this critical situation in Vietnam gets under control soon.
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