Typhoon Kajiki leaves devastation in Vietnam, resulting in three fatalities, over 10 wounded, and damage to nearly 7,000 homes.
Typhoon Kajiki, which made landfall in Vietnam on Monday, has caused significant destruction in the country’s northern and central regions. The storm’s intense winds and heavy rains have led to the collapse of homes, uprooting of trees, and the transformation of streets in Hanoi into rivers. At least three fatalities have been reported as a result of the typhoon, with more than 10 individuals injured.
Kajiki has since weakened into a tropical depression as it crosses into Laos. The Vietnamese government has stated that the typhoon has damaged nearly 7,000 homes, affected an extensive area of rice plantings, and caused the destruction of 18,000 trees. Widespread blackouts have resulted from the downing of 331 electricity poles in provinces such as Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tĩnh, Thai Nguyen, and Phu Tho.
The national weather agency in Vietnam has predicted prolonged rainfall through Tuesday, with some regions potentially experiencing up to 150 millimetres (6 inches) of rain in a six-hour period. This could lead to flash floods and landslides. The capital city, Hanoi, has reported severe flooding, with floodwaters on National Highway 6 reaching a depth of nearly 1 meter in some areas, disrupting traffic.
In preparation for the typhoon, Vietnamese authorities evacuated around 44,000 individuals across five provinces and ordered all fishing boats to return to harbor. The military has also mobilized over 346,000 personnel and 8,200 vehicles, including five aircraft, for storm relief efforts, as reported by Viet Nam News. The military has been instructed to remain vigilant and ready for deployment in vulnerable areas.
Human-induced climate change has been identified as a factor contributing to more intense and unpredictable weather events, including destructive floods and storms, particularly in tropical regions. In the first seven months of 2025, Vietnam has experienced the loss or disappearance of over 100 individuals due to natural disasters, with estimated economic losses exceeding $21 million. In September of the previous year, Typhoon Yagi caused $3.3 billion in economic losses in Vietnam and resulted in hundreds of fatalities.
Kajiki has since weakened into a tropical depression as it crosses into Laos. The Vietnamese government has stated that the typhoon has damaged nearly 7,000 homes, affected an extensive area of rice plantings, and caused the destruction of 18,000 trees. Widespread blackouts have resulted from the downing of 331 electricity poles in provinces such as Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tĩnh, Thai Nguyen, and Phu Tho.
The national weather agency in Vietnam has predicted prolonged rainfall through Tuesday, with some regions potentially experiencing up to 150 millimetres (6 inches) of rain in a six-hour period. This could lead to flash floods and landslides. The capital city, Hanoi, has reported severe flooding, with floodwaters on National Highway 6 reaching a depth of nearly 1 meter in some areas, disrupting traffic.
In preparation for the typhoon, Vietnamese authorities evacuated around 44,000 individuals across five provinces and ordered all fishing boats to return to harbor. The military has also mobilized over 346,000 personnel and 8,200 vehicles, including five aircraft, for storm relief efforts, as reported by Viet Nam News. The military has been instructed to remain vigilant and ready for deployment in vulnerable areas.
Human-induced climate change has been identified as a factor contributing to more intense and unpredictable weather events, including destructive floods and storms, particularly in tropical regions. In the first seven months of 2025, Vietnam has experienced the loss or disappearance of over 100 individuals due to natural disasters, with estimated economic losses exceeding $21 million. In September of the previous year, Typhoon Yagi caused $3.3 billion in economic losses in Vietnam and resulted in hundreds of fatalities.
