Typhoon Kajiki Sweeps Through China, and Laos, Triggering Evacuations

Typhoon Kajiki, which has now weakened into a tropical storm, has struck Vietnam, China, and Laos, leaving behind flooding, landslides, and widespread disruption. In Vietnam, authorities reported heavy rainfall that damaged homes, caused dangerous landslides, and forced flight cancellations.

The government ordered tighter monitoring of dams and vulnerable areas, while emergency teams were mobilised with building materials, transport, and rescue equipment to strengthen flood defenses. Officials also enforced evacuation plans for people living in coastal and low-lying regions, warning citizens to avoid travelling near rivers and dams.

Airports in several provinces, including Quang Tri, Thanh Hoa, and Nghe An, were temporarily closed, though no significant damage to the facilities was reported. Airlines began rescheduling flights as the storm passed. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh directed emergency measures across provinces such as Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, and Quang Tri, urging swift evacuations from high-risk zones to prevent further loss of life.

In China’s Hainan province, local authorities issued a yellow alert, the third-highest warning on the four-tier system. More than 100,000 people were affected by flooding and fallen trees across multiple counties and cities, though officials confirmed there had been no casualties so far.

Kajiki also reached Laos, where it brought intense rainfall. At present, the country has not reported casualties or serious damage to infrastructure, but weather services are continuing to monitor the situation. The storm system is expected to move further westward in the coming days, bringing rainfall to Thailand.