Heavy Rain, Flooding Kill 8 in Vietnam, Thailand After Tropical Storm Kajiki

Heavy rains and severe weather conditions are affecting parts of Southeast Asia following Tropical Storm Kajiki's landfall in central Vietnam. The storm caused flooding, landslides, and fatalities across Vietnam and northern Thailand, with at least eight deaths reported in the region. Vietnam experienced widespread damage including flooded streets in Hanoi, power outages, and thousands of homes damaged, prompting large-scale evacuations involving over 600,000 people and extensive military and paramilitary assistance. Thailand's Meteorological Department forecast heavy rain and thunderstorms in numerous provinces, including Bangkok, with warnings for flash floods and landslides, especially in northern and northeastern areas. Scientists warn that climate change is causing cyclones in Southeast Asia to form closer to land, intensify more rapidly, and last longer, increasing risks to urban areas. Residents and authorities continue to monitor weather developments and prepare for ongoing heavy rainfall and hazardous conditions across the region.