Storm Kajiki causes the death of five individuals and leaves seven missing in Thailand's northern region.

Typhoon Kajiki Causes Devastation in Vietnam and Northern Thailand

Tropical Storm Kajiki made landfall as a typhoon in Vietnam earlier this week, resulting in seven deaths and inundating more than 10,000 homes and offices. The storm then moved towards northern Thailand, where it caused heavy rains and landslides, resulting in at least five more deaths.

The disaster occurred in various provinces, including Chiang Mai, Lampang, Loei, Mae Hong Son, Nakhon Phanom, Phetchabun, Phrae, and Uttaradit. In Chiang Mai alone, two people were swept away by floodwaters, fifteen were injured, and five are currently buried in landslides.

Saharat Wongsakulwiwat, deputy director-general of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, stated that flooding caused by the storm persisted in eight provinces, mostly in the North. Rainfall is declining, but there is concern about deluges flowing through waterways towards more downstream provinces.

Rescue operations for the seven missing persons in northern Thailand have been led by local authorities and rescue teams, and the efforts began shortly after the disappearance was reported in early September 2025.

In Vietnam, over 86 hectares of rice and cash crops were inundated due to Kajiki. In Thailand, the disaster affected more than 6,300 people and 1,800 households in 12 provinces in the North and Northeast.

The military has installed Bailey bridges to restore access to several isolated villages in northern Thailand. This disaster marks the second time this year that northern Thailand has been battered by typhoon remnants, after Wutip in June.

Our thoughts are with those affected by this devastating storm. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.

Storm Kajiki causes the death of five individuals and leaves seven missing in Thailand's northern region.