Typhoon Kajiki Kills 3, Floods Vietnam, Forces 600,000 Evacuations

Typhoon Kajiki struck Vietnam's central coast with powerful winds and torrential rains, causing widespread flooding, power outages, and forcing the evacuation of nearly 600,000 people from high-risk areas. The storm led to at least three deaths and damaged thousands of homes, while transportation was severely disrupted, including the closure of two airports and flooded streets that stranded many residents in Hanoi. Heavy rainfall and strong winds felled trees, destroyed roofs, and caused coastal flooding amid high tides, prompting the deployment of over 16,500 soldiers and 107,000 paramilitary personnel to aid evacuations and search-and-rescue operations. The storm's remnants moved on to Laos and brought heavy rain forecasts to Thailand, where authorities warned of potential flooding. Residents described the challenges of navigating flooded roads and the impact on daily life, with many forced to stay home due to impassable streets. Vietnamese officials warned that the storm's damage could rival that of last year's devastating Typhoon Yagi.