Central Vietnam was struck by Typhoon Kajiki on Monday, unleashing winds of up to 130 km/h (80 mph) that ripped roofs off thousands of houses and cut electricity to more than 1.6 million people.
Authorities confirmed on Tuesday that three people were killed and 13 injured. Officials also warned of flash floods and landslides across eight provinces as relentless downpours continue.
In Vinh, soldiers and rescue teams worked to clear debris from streets, including fallen trees and roof panels. Residents described terrifying scenes as steel roofing sheets flew from buildings.
Flooding has cut off 27 remote villages, while more than 44,000 people were evacuated ahead of the storm’s landfall.
Hanoi Paralysed by Floods
In Hanoi, heavy rains submerged several streets, causing severe traffic chaos on Tuesday morning. Residents reported being stranded in gridlock, with murky floodwaters blocking movement across the capital.
Kajiki Moves Into Laos
After weakening into a tropical depression, Kajiki crossed into northern Laos, where it forced the shutdown of the Laos-China high-speed railway and blocked roads. Authorities reported no immediate casualties.
Vietnam remains highly vulnerable to typhoons, and experts warn that climate change is intensifying storms and floods. More than 100 people have already died or gone missing in natural disasters in the country during the first seven months of 2025.
Last September, Typhoon Yagi devastated Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar, killing over 700 people and causing billions in damages.
