A severe typhoon threatens Vietnam, forcing the evacuation of over half a million people while schools, airports, and some trains are shut down. Authorities warn of catastrophic floods and landslides.
Typhoon Kajiki Approaches Vietnam
Evacuation Orders and Infrastructure Closures
Typhoon Kajiki is expected to reach Vietnam’s coasts on Monday, August 25 [https://podroze.gazeta.pl/wietnam#anchorLink]. Authorities warned it is an “extremely dangerous, fast-moving” cyclone, prompting the evacuation of over 500,000 people in high-risk areas. Schools, airports, and some train services have been closed as part of the preparedness measures.
Warnings of Flash Floods and Landslides
Vietnamese officials cautioned citizens about the risk of flash floods and landslides linked to the typhoon. Weather forecasts indicate wind speeds could exceed 165 km/h [https://wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/wiatr#anchorLink]. The storm is likely to move inland, affecting Laos and northern Thailand.
Tragic Impact of Last Year’s Typhoon Yagi
Vietnam is vulnerable to cyclones, as seen in last year’s Typhoon Yagi, which killed approximately 300 people and caused losses estimated at $3.3 billion [https://wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/wiadomosci/7,114881,32116140,wietnam-tragiczny-wypadek-lodzi-turystycznej-zginely-co-najmniej.html#anchorLink].
Source: Gazeta, https://podroze.gazeta.pl/wietnam#anchorLink, https://wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/wiatr#anchorLink, https://wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/wiadomosci/7
