Typhoon Kajiki Approaches Vietnam
Nhac Nguyen Aug 24, 2025
Preparations and Evacuations
A hotel employee was photographed opening a doorway reinforced with corrugated metal sheets as Typhoon Kajiki closed in on Vietnam, a visible sign of preparations as the storm approached landfall.
Government Response
Authorities ordered the evacuation of tens of thousands of people from coastal communities on Monday, prioritizing low-lying and vulnerable areas ahead of the storm.
Weather Forecast and Impact
Meteorological agencies forecast Kajiki would strike the central coastal belt with sustained winds near 160 km/h, bringing destructive gusts, heavy rainfall and a heightened risk of coastal flooding.
Precautionary Measures
Local officials have moved residents to shelters, secured buildings and recalled fishing vessels. Schools and some businesses were closed in affected provinces as precautionary measures.
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency teams remained on standby to respond to flooding and wind damage, and residents were urged to follow official instructions and avoid travel while the typhoon approaches.