The storm is currently delivering torrential rains to Hainan, China, and is packing winds of 166km/h (103mph). Forecasts indicate that Kajiki will potentially escalate before hitting Vietnam early Monday. The central provinces affected include Thanh Hoa, Quang Tri, Hue, and Da Nang, where residents are urged to leave their homes promptly. Cancellations of flights and restrictions on maritime activities have already been implemented.
According to BBC Weather, buttressed by regional meteorological insights, Typhoon Kajiki is expected to weaken somewhat as it moves inland but will still bring powerful winds nearing 200km/h and excessive rainfall accumulations of 300-400mm. Emergency preparations for storm surges of 2-4 meters (6.6-13 feet) are underway, with authorities warning residents along the storm’s path to remain indoors after 14:00 GMT on Sunday.
Troops have been deployed to assist local authorities. Officials have described the conditions as "extremely dangerous" for any vehicles or structures, risking severe damage to tourism, fishing vessels, and aquaculture facilities. Vietnam Airlines has already canceled at least 22 flights affecting central regions amidst fears that Typhoon Kajiki could echo the devastation of Typhoon Yagi last September, which led to the loss of hundreds of lives in the region, including 300 fatalities in Vietnam alone.
According to BBC Weather, buttressed by regional meteorological insights, Typhoon Kajiki is expected to weaken somewhat as it moves inland but will still bring powerful winds nearing 200km/h and excessive rainfall accumulations of 300-400mm. Emergency preparations for storm surges of 2-4 meters (6.6-13 feet) are underway, with authorities warning residents along the storm’s path to remain indoors after 14:00 GMT on Sunday.
Troops have been deployed to assist local authorities. Officials have described the conditions as "extremely dangerous" for any vehicles or structures, risking severe damage to tourism, fishing vessels, and aquaculture facilities. Vietnam Airlines has already canceled at least 22 flights affecting central regions amidst fears that Typhoon Kajiki could echo the devastation of Typhoon Yagi last September, which led to the loss of hundreds of lives in the region, including 300 fatalities in Vietnam alone.
