Typhoon Kajiki Death Toll Rises in Vietnam; Rescue Efforts Hampered by Fallen Trees and Flooding
Three deaths reported as typhoon's heavy rains cause chaos in Hanoi and central provinces, with 1.6 million without power.
Typhoon Kajiki has intensified the death toll to three in Vietnam, as the country grapples with the aftermath of the storm that brought winds up to 130kph on Monday.
The crisis is compounded by fallen trees and power lines, disrupting rescue efforts and causing widespread flooding in areas such as Hanoi, the capital city.
The typhoon's impact was immediate, tearing roofs off thousands of homes and leaving over 1.6 million without electricity.
Authorities have reported that 13 people have been injured alongside the three fatalities, with warnings for potential flash floods and landslides across eight provinces as Kajiki continues to unleash its torrential rains.
In Vinh, a city in central Vietnam, soldiers and rescue teams are seen using heavy machinery to clear roads obstructed by numerous trees and roofing debris.
A local resident recounted the terrifying experience of witnessing a steel roof from an eighth-floor building land perilously in the street, miraculously without causing harm.
Vietnam is accustomed to typhoons during the monsoon season; however, changing weather patterns due to climate change are exacerbating the severity and unpredictability of these events.
The increased intensity results in more frequent destructive floods and storms, particularly affecting tropical regions.
The flooding has severed connectivity in 27 mountainous villages, while over 44,000 people were evacuated ahead of Kajiki's approach.
Hanoi faced significant traffic disruptions due to the heavy rains, with many streets inundated and public movement severely hindered.
Further north, residents shared their struggles navigating the flooded conditions that led to prolonged gridlocks.
Despite these challenges, there has been no reported loss of life in neighboring Laos, where Kajiki subsequently weakened into a tropical depression before traversing northern parts of the country.
The high-speed rail link between Laos and China temporarily halted operations.
In Vietnam alone, over 100 lives have been lost or remain unaccounted for due to natural disasters this year.
This latest event echoes a similar tragedy from September last year when Typhoon Yagi caused significant damage across northern Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar, claiming more than 700 lives and inflicting substantial economic losses.
The crisis is compounded by fallen trees and power lines, disrupting rescue efforts and causing widespread flooding in areas such as Hanoi, the capital city.
The typhoon's impact was immediate, tearing roofs off thousands of homes and leaving over 1.6 million without electricity.
Authorities have reported that 13 people have been injured alongside the three fatalities, with warnings for potential flash floods and landslides across eight provinces as Kajiki continues to unleash its torrential rains.
In Vinh, a city in central Vietnam, soldiers and rescue teams are seen using heavy machinery to clear roads obstructed by numerous trees and roofing debris.
A local resident recounted the terrifying experience of witnessing a steel roof from an eighth-floor building land perilously in the street, miraculously without causing harm.
Vietnam is accustomed to typhoons during the monsoon season; however, changing weather patterns due to climate change are exacerbating the severity and unpredictability of these events.
The increased intensity results in more frequent destructive floods and storms, particularly affecting tropical regions.
The flooding has severed connectivity in 27 mountainous villages, while over 44,000 people were evacuated ahead of Kajiki's approach.
Hanoi faced significant traffic disruptions due to the heavy rains, with many streets inundated and public movement severely hindered.
Further north, residents shared their struggles navigating the flooded conditions that led to prolonged gridlocks.
Despite these challenges, there has been no reported loss of life in neighboring Laos, where Kajiki subsequently weakened into a tropical depression before traversing northern parts of the country.
The high-speed rail link between Laos and China temporarily halted operations.
In Vietnam alone, over 100 lives have been lost or remain unaccounted for due to natural disasters this year.
This latest event echoes a similar tragedy from September last year when Typhoon Yagi caused significant damage across northern Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar, claiming more than 700 lives and inflicting substantial economic losses.
