At least three people were killed and ten injured as Typhoon Kajiki struck Vietnam’s north-central provinces on Monday, damaging about 10,000 homes and leaving more than a million residents without electricity, government authorities confirmed.

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The fatalities were reported in Nghe An, Ninh Binh and Ha Tinh provinces, with Ha Tinh also registering the highest number of injuries. Authorities had prepared to evacuate up to half a million people before the storm’s arrival.

Kajiki made landfall between Nghe An and Ha Tinh with sustained winds of 90 to 117 kilometers per hour and gusts reaching 150. Classified by officials as “very strong and dangerous,” the storm weakened into a tropical depression after crossing inland and by Tuesday had moved into northern Laos, heading toward Thailand.

The storm triggered heavy rainfall, floods and at least six landslides. Initial assessments reported seven houses destroyed, nearly 3,100 flooded and more than 6,800 with roof damage. Tens of thousands of hectares of farmland were also affected. In addition to the widespread power outages, thousands of residents lost access to running water, while schools across affected areas remained closed.

The Ministry of Transport said airports in Ha Tinh and Quang Tri suspended operations on Monday, disrupting 65 flights. Nearly 350,000 officers and soldiers, supported by 8,200 vehicles, were mobilized for relief and recovery efforts, according to state media.

Kajiki also swept through China’s southern island province of Hainan on Sunday, affecting more than 100,000 people. Emergency crews carried out rescues, removed debris and cleared fallen trees in multiple areas.

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