Local sources from Vietnam: vietnamnews.vn, Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus).
UK coverage: Sky News.
Typhoon Kajiki, wielding winds of up to 103mph, has unleashed a wave of destruction across Vietnam and parts of southern China, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of thousands and the shuttering of airports and educational institutions in its wake. Vietnam’s government, in an unprecedented move, has prepared for the evacuation of 600,000 residents, deploying a formidable force of over 123,500 military and paramilitary personnel to conduct rescue operations and provide aid to those affected by the storm’s wrath. This decisive action comes as Kajiki, already responsible for one fatality in Vietnam, continues its relentless march inland, bearing down on Laos and northern Thailand with undiminished fury. The increasing proximity of cyclone formation to land, as forecasted by climate change projections, underscores the escalating risk and challenges posed by such natural disasters. The severity of Typhoon Kajiki starkly surpasses that of its predecessor, Typhoon Yagi, which had similarly wrought significant devastation in the region last year. As part of the ongoing response to this calamity, the aviation sector has been significantly impacted, with 65 flights grounded on August 25th alone, illustrating the widespread disruption caused by Kajiki’s approach. This event highlights the urgent need for continued vigilance and preparedness in the face of increasingly unpredictable and potent tropical cyclones, as communities and nations grapple with the tangible consequences of a changing climate. As the situation evolves, our thoughts remain with those bracing for Kajiki’s full impact, and with the dedicated personnel on the ground working tirelessly to mitigate the damage and safeguard vulnerable populations.
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