The death toll from Typhoon Kajiki and the resulting floods in Vietnam has climbed to seven, with one person still missing and 34 others injured, according to local media reports on Wednesday.

Data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, cited by the Vietnam News Agency, revealed that the storm destroyed 15 houses and damaged more than 8,700 others, including 63 schools and eight medical facilities. In addition, over 81,500 hectares of rice fields were submerged, and nearly 2,000 livestock and poultry were lost.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed local authorities to prioritize restoring essential services such as electricity, telecommunications, transportation, healthcare, and schools. Relief supplies and housing repairs are also being expedited to stabilize communities ahead of the new school year.

Typhoon Kajiki, Vietnam’s fifth storm of the year, struck earlier this week, battering several northern and central provinces with heavy rain and strong winds.

The storm also impacted southern China after brushing past Hainan island, where it disrupted roads, power, and communication systems in cities like Sanya, Lingshui, and Wanning. Preliminary figures indicate that more than 102,000 people were affected in Hainan, though no casualties have been reported. Chinese authorities dispatched over 10,000 personnel and distributed more than 770,000 emergency supplies for flood control and road clearance.

Meanwhile, Laos is bracing for Kajiki’s effects, with forecasts predicting widespread thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds through August 31. Authorities have urged citizens to stay alert, secure belongings, and prepare evacuation sites to minimize losses.

As Typhoon Kajiki continues its path across Southeast Asia, regional governments remain on high alert, focusing on disaster relief and community safety.