Hanoi: Typhoon Kajiki and its subsequent circulation left five dead, three missing, 47 injured and a trail of destruction across northern and central Vietnam by 16:00 on August 27, according to the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. The storm pulled down 32 houses, unroofed 31,094 homes, submerged 3,942 others and damaged 407 schools. It smashed 48 medical facilities, 72 cultural works, government offices, and shopping malls. It destroyed nearly 9,743 ha of fruit crops and 10,518 ha of industrial crops, flattened 10,565 ha of forests, and submerged 4,035 ha of aquaculture, washing away 274 fish cages. The loss also included 53,147 heads of livestock and poultry wiped out, plus 164,573 trees uprooted.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the impact of Typhoon Kajiki has been devastating, affecting numerous infrastructures and livelihoods. The storm’s aftermath has necessitated urgent response and recovery efforts to assist the affected regions. Emergency services are working tirelessly to provide relief and support to the impacted communities, aiming to restore normalcy as quickly as possible.

The government has mobilized resources to aid in recovery operations, focusing on rebuilding damaged infrastructure and supporting displaced families. The scale of destruction highlights the formidable challenge ahead in the reconstruction and rehabilitation process. Authorities are urging international agencies to offer assistance and collaborate in recovery efforts to help Vietnam overcome this calamity.