Hanoi, Aug 25 (V7N) — Vietnam is urgently preparing for the landfall of Typhoon Kajiki, a powerful storm with sustained winds reaching 166 km/h, expected to strengthen further before making impact early Monday. Authorities have ordered a mass evacuation of more than 586,000 residents from central coastal provinces—Thanh Hoa, Quang Tri, Hue, and Da Nang—relocating them to schools and other public buildings designated as temporary shelters. Soldiers and volunteers are aiding in these efforts as a precautionary measure against this "extremely dangerous" weather event.
 
To minimize risks, boats have been instructed to stay ashore starting Sunday, and airlines like Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet have canceled or delayed dozens of domestic flights. Coastal provinces are reinforcing infrastructure such as dykes, reservoirs, and aquaculture facilities to prepare for the impending storm surge and high seas.
 
Meanwhile, southern China’s Hainan Island, specifically the resort city of Sanya, is already feeling the effects of Kajiki. With rainfall forecasts reaching up to 320 mm, local authorities issued a level-red alert—the nation’s highest—and shut down businesses, tourist services, public transport, and maritime operations.
 
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