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Typhoon Kajiki batters Vietnam's east coast

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Typhoon Kajiki has struck Vietnam's central and eastern coasts, bringing severe rain and winds of up to 133 kilometres per hour. Over half a million residents have been forced to evacuate.

Breakdown
  • Typhoon Kajiki made landfall with winds of 133 km/h, potentially rising above 200 km/h.
  • Over 586,000 residents from coastal communities have been ordered to evacuate. 11s
  • Authorities warn of flash flooding and landslides across six provinces. 21s
  • Rainfall could reach up to 500 millimetres in some areas as the typhoon moves inland. 35s
  • Vietnamese authorities have deployed emergency forces and equipment to priority areas. 57s
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