Typhoon death toll rises in Vietnam as downed trees hamper rescuers
Wednesday, 27 August 2025 () Vinh, Vietnam (AFP) Aug 26, 2025
The death toll from Typhoon Kajiki rose to three in Vietnam on Tuesday, as rescue workers battled uprooted trees and downed power lines and widespread flooding brought chaos to the streets of the capital Hanoi. The typhoon hit central Vietnam on Monday with winds of up to 130 km/h (80 mph), tearing roofs off thousands of homes and knocking out power to more than 1.6 million people. A
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