Vietnam evacuation for Typhoon Kajiki as soldiers help villagers to safety. — Hundreds of thousands are evacuated and flights are canceled as the powerful storm approaches land.

Powerful typhoon forces mass evacuations in central Vietnam

Hundreds of thousands are evacuating their homes as the powerful storm approaches the coastline.

By News Editor On Aug 25, 2025

Vietnam – (Special Correspondent / Web Desk) – Authorities in Vietnam are rushing to evacuate over 586,000 people from its central provinces as Typhoon Kajiki intensifies over the South China Sea. The storm is gaining strength rapidly, with wind speeds already reaching 166 kph (103 mph) and predicted to climb even higher.

The Vietnamese government has issued urgent orders for people in the path of the storm, which includes the provinces of Thanh Hoa, Quang Tri, Hue, and Danang, to stay indoors. A large-scale evacuation is underway, with soldiers deployed to assist residents in moving to safer ground. The typhoon is forecast to make landfall early Monday, bringing extreme winds and heavy rain.

In preparation, all boats in seven coastal provinces have been ordered to remain in port. Air travel is also heavily disrupted, with Vietnam Airlines cancelling at least 22 flights to and from affected areas on Sunday and Monday. Other carriers are expected to announce further delays and cancellations.

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Meanwhile, the southern Chinese city of Sanya on Hainan Island is also bracing for the storm’s impact. The city has preemptively shut down businesses and public transportation systems, as the typhoon is predicted to brush past its coast on Sunday evening before heading toward Vietnam.