Typhoon Kajiki to Make Landfall in Central Vietnam

Typhoon Kajiki, the fifth storm to hit Vietnam this year, is forecast to make landfall in Central Vietnam on the afternoon of August 25. Alerts have been raised due to its high-speed characteristics, no signs of weakening, and steady strengthening like Typhoon Yagi.

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According to Vietnam’s National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting (NCHF), Kajiki will make landfall in the provinces of Thanh Hoa and Nghe An with wind reaching 166 kilometers per hour (kph).

Authorities in the affected areas have announced traffic restrictions in a swift preparation prior to the typhoon’s arrival.

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Typhoon Kajiki’s trajectory: Affected areas as of morning August 25, 2025

At 7 a.m. on August 25, Typhoon Kajiki’s eye was positioned 145 km east of Ha Tinh Province. With the strongest winds recorded at 150–166 mph, Kajiki has matched the intensity of Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful storm to hit Vietnam in 30 years, which ravaged the country’s northern region last September. The typhoon is moving west-northwest at an average speed of 20 kph.

Warm waters off Vietnam’s north-central coast have fueled Kajiki, with sea surface temperatures hitting 30 degrees Celsius. The typhoon’s rapid movement and favorable winds have also boosted its intensity. Over the past five hours, Kajiki has moved slightly north. Although it was about 200 km offshore from Ha Tinh and 180 km from northern Quang Tri on August 25, its strong wind field, which spans a 200 km radius, has already impacted the north central provinces.

Forecast for the next 24 hours

According to the NCHF, Kajiki’s strength has remained high for about 30 hours and will continue its intensity when hitting the coastal belt from Thanh Hoa to Quang Tri on Monday afternoon. The typhoon will then move inward between Thanh Hoa and Nghe An, before reaching central Laos by 4 a.m. on August 26. Since its trajectory has shifted slightly north, Kajiky will reach the mainland later than expected due to a longer offshore path.

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At the same time, Japan’s meteorological agency reports that the storm’s wind speeds are increasing along the coast, while Hong Kong forecasters say wind speeds are about 155 kph and will likely stay the same when it hits land.

Heavy rain is expected across the Red River Delta, including Hanoi, and provinces from Lao Cai to Hue, with rainfall totals of 100–150 mm over the next two days. Some areas, particularly from Thanh Hoa to northern Quang Tri, may see totals exceeding 700 mm, posing a high risk of flash flooding. Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang are also forecast to experience thunderstorms.

The onshore conditions are forecast as follows:

• Strong winds are forecast across Thanh Hoa to northern Quang Tri, with speeds reaching up to 166 kph in some areas;
• Southern Thanh Hoa and Ha Tinh are expected to experience the most severe conditions; and
• Moderate winds are anticipated further north, spanning from Quang Ninh to Ninh Binh.

Authorities escalate safety measures as typhoon Kajiki nears landfall

Bracing for the new typhoon, Vietnamese authorities have issued strong warnings, stressing that all maritime and coastal activities remain highly hazardous due to the risk of vessel capsizing and structural damage along the shoreline.

Government and local response

On the evening of August 24, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh traveled to Nghe An to oversee preparedness efforts. He emphasized that protecting lives remains the top priority, ordering strict enforcement of evacuation and safety measures.

As of August 25 morning, nearly 4,967 households (about 13,000 residents) from flood-prone and coastal areas in Ha Tinh have been relocated to safer sites.

Armed forces have been instructed to stand by for immediate deployment to affected areas under the “four-on-the-spot” principle (local forces, command, supplies, and logistics). Simultaneously, the PM directed local media to provide hourly updates and safety guidance to the public, ensuring no complacency. A field headquarters has been established under Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha to coordinate central storm response across the region.

Traffic restrictions and infrastructure safeguards

At Cua Lo Port, the Prime Minister ordered the evacuation of people on boats and aquaculture cages to a safe location. Strict enforcement action will be taken against non-compliance to prevent loss of life.. Additionally, measures will be implemented to safeguard property and prevent boat collisions and explosions. Under no circumstances will ships be permitted to sail.

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From 6 a.m. on August 25, Ha Tinh’s Department of Construction imposed a ban on all traffic across Cua Hoi Bridge, except for emergency and priority vehicles. The restriction aims to ensure safety as Kajiki is projected to impact both Nghe An and Ha Tinh Provinces directly.

Cua Hoi Bridge, a VND 950 billion (US$39 million) project inaugurated in March 2021, connects Cua Lo (Nghe An) with Dan Hai Commune (Ha Tinh). The 1.7 km bridge now has barriers, round-the-clock monitoring, and early-warning systems in place to prevent passage under hazardous conditions.

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Takeaways for businesses

With Typhoon Kajiki developing rapidly, businesses in the affected areas need to quickly put safety measures in place to minimize losses of both assets and lives. Key concerns include:

• Port operations: Maritime transport in the Gulf of Tonkin and north-central coast has been effectively halted, increasing the risk of vessel capsizing and cargo delays;
• Road transport: The closure of Cua Hoi Bridge has disrupted connectivity between Nghe An and Ha Tinh, requiring rerouting through inland highways. Logistics operators should expect delays and higher transportation costs;
• Power and infrastructure risks: Strong winds may damage transmission lines and coastal facilities, increasing the likelihood of temporary outages and service disruptions;
• Workforce safety: Widespread evacuations in Ha Tinh and Nghe An may impact labor availability in coastal industrial zones; and
• Construction and real estate: Ongoing projects in north-central provinces have been halted due to safety restrictions and storm impacts.

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