Vietnam, China begin emergency measures as Typhoon Kajiki strengthens

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Vietnam & China brace for Typhoon Kajiki

• About Typhoon Kajiki:
  • Currently intensifying over the South China Sea.
  • Expected landfall in Vietnam (early morning, tomorrow).
  • Wind speeds: up to 180 km/h.
• Vietnam’s Measures:
  • Planned evacuation of ~6 lakh people from central provinces (Thanh Hoa, Quang Tri, Hue, Danang).
  • Fishing boats ordered to stay ashore in seven coastal provinces.
  • Airlines (Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet) canceled/delayed flights from Hue & Danang.
• China’s Measures:
  • Typhoon to brush Hainan Island (southern coast) before Vietnam.
  • Red Typhoon Alert issued (highest level).
  • Warnings of: flooding, rainfall up to 400 mm, storm surges up to 1.2 m.
  • Sanya city: closure of businesses, tourist sites & public transport.
• Regional Impact:
  • Thailand & Laos also preparing for heavy rainfall & localized flooding.
    
    Updated - August 24, 2025 9:16 PM | News On Air