Urgent Mass Evacuation in Vietnam as Typhoon Kajiki Gains Strength: China’s Sanya Faces Crisis!
As Typhoon Kajiki draws closer, Vietnam and southern China are preparing for its impact. On August 24, 2025, officials in Vietnam announced plans to evacuate over 586,000 residents from central provinces set to be hit hardest by the storm. Boats have been ordered to remain on shore, and significant flight cancellations have begun, with Vietnam Airlines scrapping at least 22 flights to and from central cities amid the escalating situation.
In China, the southern city of Sanya is taking precautionary measures by closing businesses and halting public transportation. The National Meteorological Center of China warns that Kajiki may make landfall on Hainan Island between Sunday afternoon and evening or skirt the coastline before heading toward Vietnam. As of 0600 GMT, the storm, boasting winds of up to 149 kph (93 mph), was approximately 500 km (300 miles) off Vietnam’s central coast and moving westward at 20 kph. Weather forecasts predict that Kajiki could strengthen further, with wind speeds potentially reaching 170 kph (110 mph).
Officials in Vietnam have already implemented restrictions, including the closure of seven coastal provinces to maritime activity. Observers note that the government has drawn parallels between Kajiki’s potential damage and that of Typhoon Yagi, which struck less than a year ago, claiming around 300 lives and causing $3.3 billion in damage.
In Sanya, famous for its beaches and tourist resorts, a red typhoon alert-the highest level in China’s warning system-was issued on Sunday morning. Local authorities have activated their emergency response plans, emphasizing the need for readiness against “worst-case scenarios” to minimize casualties. Schools and construction activities have been suspended, along with the closure of retail establishments and restaurants. City officials are closely monitoring the storm’s trajectory and will assess the situation before lifting restrictions.
Meteorologists have predicted heavy rainfall and strong winds across Hainan and neighboring Guangdong province and Guangxi region, with some areas on the island expected to receive as much as 400 mm (1.7 inches) of rain. The flooding and drought induced by extreme weather conditions, increasingly linked to climate change, have posed serious challenges in China, leading to significant human and economic losses. In July alone, natural disasters resulted in direct economic damages of 52.15 billion yuan ($7.28 billion), affecting millions of individuals and leading to 295 fatalities or missing persons, according to the Ministry of Emergency Management.
As the situation develops, both countries remain on high alert. With Kajiki’s intensifying winds and heavy rainfall anticipated, residents are urged to heed official warnings and protocols, as authorities continue to monitor and respond to the storm’s threats.
Categories: Natural Disasters, Climate Change, Vietnam, China
Tags: Typhoon Kajiki, weather alerts, evacuations, climate impact, Sanya, transportation cancellations
Original Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/24/vietnam-plans-mass-evacuation-chinas-sanya-shuts-as-typhoon-kajiki-intensifies.html
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Publish Date: 2025-08-24 14:56:00
