Typhoon Kajiki Forces Mass Evacuations in Vietnam

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Above: A truck is overturned on the roadside on Aug. 25, 2025, in Sanya, Hainan Province of China. Image copyright: Sun Qing/VCG/Getty Images

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The Spin

Narrative A

The massive evacuation of over half a million people demonstrates Vietnam's improved disaster preparedness following lessons learned from previous deadly typhoons. Military deployment of 346,000 personnel shows how seriously the government takes the threat of storms. The authorities are, appropriately, prioritizing safety.

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Narrative B

Despite extensive preparations, Vietnam remains highly vulnerable to typhoon damage with nearly 300,000 hectares of rice crops and thousands of fish cages at risk. Comparisons to devastating Typhoon Yagi highlight ongoing concerns about the country's ability to withstand major storms.

The Hindu