By Eniola Amadu
At least three people have been killed and 10 others injured after Typhoon Kajiki swept across Vietnam.
Officials warned of continued heavy rainfall that could trigger flooding and landslides in several regions.
According to a government statement, the storm damaged nearly 7,000 homes, engulfed 28,800 hectares of rice fields, and uprooted 18,000 trees.
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It also toppled 331 electricity poles, cutting power across multiple provinces, including Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Thai Nguyen, and Phu Tho.
Meanwhile, in the capital Hanoi, torrential rain flooded major streets, leaving cars submerged and traffic at a standstill.
Floodwaters surrounded residential neighbourhoods as the city prepares for its largest National Day parade in decades, marking Vietnam’s 80th anniversary next week.
State media footage showed water overflowing the banks of West Lake, Hanoi’s largest lake, as downpours continued.
Several villages in Bac Ninh province have been isolated by rising floodwaters, local media reported.
Also, Kajiki made landfall on Vietnam’s north-central coast Monday afternoon before weakening into a tropical depression over Laos early Tuesday, the national weather agency said.
The agency warned that northern regions could see up to 150 millimetres (6 inches) of rain within six hours, increasing the risk of flash floods and landslides.
However, authorities have evacuated 44,000 residents across five provinces and ordered all fishing boats back to shore.
The military has deployed more than 346,000 personnel, 8,200 vehicles, and five aircraft for disaster relief operations and remains on high alert for emergency response.
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Vietnam has recorded more than 100 deaths or missing persons from natural disasters in the first seven months of 2025, with estimated economic losses exceeding $21 million, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Last September, Typhoon Yagi caused hundreds of deaths and inflicted $3.3 billion in damage in northern Vietnam.
