Central provinces devastated by Storm Kajiki

August 26, 2025 - 11:12
Nghệ An Province suffered widespread damage as thousands of trees were uprooted, power poles and structures collapsed, and traffic was disrupted.

HÀ NỘI — Storm Kajiki wreaked havoc across central provinces, with Nghệ An suffering widespread damage as thousands of trees were uprooted, power poles and structures collapsed, and traffic disrupted.

On the morning of August 26, 2025, local authorities mobilised recovery efforts, clearing debris and repairing power lines.

In Hà Tĩnh Province, the storm left one person dead in Kim Hoa Commune and four others injured. Strong winds and torrential rain submerged 144 houses and ripped roofs off more than 612 others.

Several schools and educational facilities were flooded, while hundreds of homes and auxiliary structures in coastal communes sustained severe roof damage. Local authorities are working urgently to support affected residents and restore normalcy. VNS

Workers clear uprooted and fallen trees from streets in Nghệ An after Storm Kajiki. VNA/VNS Photo Trịnh Duy Hưng
Trees uprooted by Storm Kajiki. VNA/VNS Photo Trịnh Duy Hưng
Numerous shops in Nghệ An were destroyed by heavy rain and strong winds from Storm Kajiki VNA/VNS Photo Trịnh Duy Hưng
Trees uprooted by Storm Kajiki. VNA/VNS Photo Trịnh Duy Hưng
Restaurants and facilities at Thiên Cầm Tourist Area of Hà Tĩnh Province had their roofs blown off and were severely damaged. VNA/VNS Photo Công Tường
Restaurants and facilities at Thiên Cầm Tourist Area of Hà Tĩnh Province had their roofs blown off and were severely damaged. VNA/VNS Photo Công Tường
Restaurants and facilities at Thiên Cầm Tourist Area of Hà Tĩnh Province had their roofs blown off and were severely damaged. VNA/VNS Photo Công Tường

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