Death Toll from Typhoon Kajiki Rises in Vietnam

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1227 EAT on Tuesday 26 August 2025

The death toll from Typhoon Kajiki in Vietnam has risen to three as rescue teams continue to clear uprooted trees and repair downed power lines, while severe flooding wreaks havoc across the capital, Hanoi.

Kajiki made landfall in central Vietnam on Monday, bringing sustained winds of up to 130 kilometres per hour (80 miles per hour). The storm tore roofs off thousands of homes, leaving widespread destruction in its wake and cutting power to more than 1.6 million people.

In Hanoi, streets transformed into rivers, with floodwaters disrupting transportation and forcing residents to evacuate their homes. Emergency services have been deployed throughout the city and affected provinces to assist those stranded and begin recovery efforts.

Local authorities have warned of ongoing heavy rainfall and the risk of further flooding in the coming days, urging residents to stay vigilant and avoid unnecessary travel.

The typhoon’s impact has added strain to Vietnam’s infrastructure, which is still recovering from previous storms this season, raising concerns over the vulnerability of flood-prone areas and the need for enhanced disaster preparedness.

Authorities on Tuesday confirmed that three people have died and 13 others were injured as Typhoon Kajiki’s torrential rains continued to cause widespread destruction across Vietnam. Officials also issued warnings of possible flash floods and landslides in eight provinces still affected by the storm.

Vietnam regularly faces seasonal typhoons, but experts say that human-driven climate change is contributing to increasingly intense and unpredictable weather patterns, amplifying the risks for communities across the country.

Flooding has isolated 27 villages in mountainous inland areas, while more than 44,000 people were evacuated ahead of the storm’s arrival to reduce the risk of casualties.

In the capital, Hanoi, heavy rainfall flooded many streets on Tuesday morning, causing severe traffic disruption and complicating emergency response efforts.

After making landfall in Vietnam and weakening to a tropical depression, Kajiki moved westward into northern Laos, where it continued to bring intense rain.

Vietnam’s agriculture ministry reports that more than 100 people have died or gone missing due to natural disasters during the first seven months of 2025, highlighting the country’s ongoing vulnerability to extreme weather events.

Last September, Typhoon Yagi struck northern Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar, triggering devastating floods and landslides that claimed over 700 lives and caused billions of dollars in economic damage.

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