🌪 Typhoon Kajiki forces mass evacuation in Vietnam
Over 325,000 residents relocated, airports shut, schools closed 🚨🇻🇳
The Main Takeaway
Vietnam evacuated more than 325,000 residents and shut airports in Thanh Hoa & Quang Binh as Typhoon Kajiki — the year’s strongest storm — approached with winds of 166 km/h.
“This is an extremely dangerous fast-moving storm,” the government warned, urging vigilance against flooding and landslides.
Why It’s on Our Radar
🏝 Vietnam is Southeast Asia’s typhoon frontline, often battered by deadly storms
📉 The country already lost 100+ lives to natural disasters in the first 7 months of 2025
🌏 Climate change is intensifying tropical storms, with regional spillover risks for Laos, Cambodia & Thailand
What’s at Stake
👥 Lives & livelihoods — Displacement on a massive scale, with tens of thousands in temporary shelters
✈️ Transport chaos — Dozens of flights cancelled, 2 airports closed
💸 Economic impact — Last year’s Typhoon Yagi caused US$3.3B in damages; Kajiki could be equally costly
The Big Picture
📍 Storm expected to make landfall between Thanh Hoa & Nghe An provinces
🌊 Waves up to 9.5m roiling the Gulf of Tonkin
🪖 16,000 troops mobilized for rescue & relief
🏘 Hundreds of schools & public buildings converted into shelters
Why This Hits Home
For Vietnamese families, Kajiki isn’t just another storm — it threatens safety, food security & homes. Many evacuees recalled never seeing a typhoon of this scale.
“Normally we get storms and flooding, but never this big,” said evacuee Nguyen Thi Nhan (Vietnamnet, 24/08).
The Regional Stakes
🌏 Southeast Asia faces growing climate risks as warming seas fuel stronger, more unpredictable typhoons.
🚨 China, the Philippines & Myanmar also face similar vulnerabilities, making Kajiki a regional warning signal
Beyond the Headlines
🍲 Evacuees in Vinh dined on sticky rice in makeshift shelters
🚢 Fishing fleets recalled to harbour, ports ordered shut
🏚 Previous storm: Typhoon Yagi (2024) killed ~300, displaced thousands, cost US$3.3B
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Vietnamnet.vn Typhoon Kajiki forces mass evacuation in central Vietnam
Channel News Asia Vietnam evacuates tens of thousands, shuts airports as Typhoon Kajiki approaches
(QOB)