Heavy rain caused flooding and landslides Wednesday in par
ts of Southeast Asia, where at least eight deaths were reported in the aftermath of a tropical storm.
Flooding occurred in several northern and central provinces of Vietna
m, where seven people died, one was missing and 34 were injured, state media reported.
Nearly 20 centimeters (8 inches) of rain fell overnight in parts
f northeast Vietnam and flood warnings remained for some riverside areas.
In neighboring Thailand, heavy rain Tuesday evening into Wednesday triggered flooding in several norther
provinces. In a town in Nan province, residents were evacuated as rivers swelled and water flooded their homes.
Authorities said more than 600 people were affected by the storm. One person died, many were injured, an
d seven were missing, including an eight-year-old child, from a landslide Wednesday in a small village in Chiang Mai province.
Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation said many
homes were affected and several people were injured from flash flooding and landslides in northern provinces.
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Thailand’s Meteorological Department warned of heavy rain in north
ern and northeastern regions Wednesday. Residents in foothills
and low-lying areas near waterways were warned about possible flash floods and landslides.
The rain was part of the aftermath of Tropical Storm Kajiki, which
made landfall Monday afternoon in central Vietnam. Thousands of people were evacuated from high-risk areas.
Kajiki earlier brought winds and rain to China’s southern Hainan Island.
Scientists published a 2024 study warning seas warmed by climat
e change will result in Southeast Asia’s cyclones forming closer to land, strengthening faster and lasting longer, raising risks for cities.
Photo: A man rides a bicycle on a flooded street caused by Typhoon Kajiki in Hanoi, Vietnam, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Hau Dinh)