Central provinces devastated by storm Kajiki

Nghe An Province suffered widespread damage as thousands of trees were uprooted, power poles and structures collapsed, and traffic was disrupted.

Storm Kajiki wreaked havoc across central provinces, with Nghe 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 Ha Tinh 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.

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Workers clear uprooted and fallen trees from streets in Nghe An after storm Kajiki.
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Trees were uprooted by storm Kajiki.
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Numerous shops in Nghe An were destroyed by heavy rain and strong winds from storm Kajiki.
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Trees were uprooted by storm Kajiki.
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Restaurants and facilities at Thien Cam Tourist Area of Ha Tinh Province had their roofs blown away and were severely damaged.
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