In Hai Phong, the Civil Defense Steering Committee issued a sea ban before 3 PM on 24/8. Beach tourism, the Dong Bai - Cai Vieng ferry, and the Cat Hai - Phu Long cable car were all suspended. Local authorities asked accommodations and travel agencies to closely monitor the typhoon's progress, adjust itineraries, and inform tourists promptly.

Quang Ninh took similar action, halting all sightseeing and accommodation on the sea from 1 PM on 24/8. The province stopped issuing permits for unqualified vessels to go to sea and required all boats to return to shelter before 3 PM. Permits will be re-issued only after an official weather update.

From 8 AM on the same day, Thanh Hoa province implemented a ban on sea-related activities until the typhoon's effects subside.

Nhat Le beach is empty of tourists, seaside restaurants are closed, and leaf huts with iron frames weighing almost 100 kg require four people to bring them ashore. Photo: Duc Hung

Nhat Le beach is empty of tourists, seaside restaurants are closed, and leaf huts with iron frames weighing almost 100 kg require four people to bring them ashore. Photo: Duc Hung

At Nhat Le beach in Dong Hoi, Quang Tri province, on the afternoon of 24/8, the weather was sunny. Restaurant owners along the beach packed up their belongings and took down signs in preparation for Typhoon Kajiki. Quang Tri province issued a sea ban from 7 AM today. Although not in the typhoon's direct path, Pham Thanh Binh, a seafood restaurant owner on the beach, dismantled and secured his restaurant.

In Nghe An, the Chairman of the People's Committee and Head of the Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue, and Civil Defense issued an urgent dispatch, requiring all ships and transport to cease operations from 5 AM on 24/8. By 10 AM, all vessels had returned to shore and anchored safely. The province also directed transport, production, and business enterprises to develop response plans, including a regulation to limit container stacking to two levels to mitigate risks during high winds.

Cua Lo beach on the afternoon of 24/8, where the typhoon is predicted to make landfall, experiences light rain and is devoid of tourists. Photo: Duc Hung

Cua Lo beach on the afternoon of 24/8, where the typhoon is predicted to make landfall, experiences light rain and is devoid of tourists. Photo: Duc Hung

Quang Ngai province directed agencies and localities to proactively implement response measures. Nguyen Van Huy, Chairman of the Ly Son Island District People's Committee, said passenger transport routes such as Sa Ky - Ly Son and Large Island - Small Island were suspended. Although the island had not yet experienced heavy rain or strong winds, authorities prepared rescue forces, support vehicles, and essential supplies in case of isolation.

In the south, Thanh Thanh Phat Passenger Transport Company announced that its Phu Quy Express high-speed boat service between Ho Chi Minh City and Con Dao would suspend passenger transport from the afternoon of 25/8 for maintenance and inspection. Resumption of service will be announced later.

In Phu Quoc, Typhoon Kajiki caused strong winds and large waves in the An Thoi sea area. According to the An Giang Department of Tourism, canoe tours to the islands were suspended on 24/8. High-speed boat routes such as Rach Gia - Phu Quoc, Ha Tien - Phu Quoc, Phan Thiet - Phu Quy, and Vung Tau - Con Dao operated by Phu Quoc Express remained normal.

On the morning of 24/8, several canoe tour operators in Phu Quoc confirmed the suspension of services due to adverse weather conditions. Nguyen Minh Tam, Director of Tam Dang Khoa Canoe Company, reported winds of level 4-5, sometimes gusting to level 6, accompanied by large waves in the An Thoi sea. The company suspended island tours to ensure tourist safety.

The latest report from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development stated that at 4 PM on 24/8, the typhoon's center was approximately 470 km from Nghe An, 450 km from Ha Tinh to the east-southeast, and 390 km east of north Quang Tri, with an intensity of level 13-14, gusting to level 17.

Moving northwest at 20 km/h, the typhoon was expected to enter the southern Gulf of Tonkin on the following morning, about 140-160 km from Nghe An and Ha Tinh provinces, with a strength of level 12-13. Meteorological agencies issued a level 4 disaster risk warning for the coastal areas from Thanh Hoa to Quang Tri and inland from Thanh Hoa to north Quang Tri. Around noon and afternoon on 25/8, the typhoon was expected to make landfall between Thanh Hoa and north Quang Binh (with the center in Nghe An - Ha Tinh).

Meteorological agencies issued a level 4 disaster risk warning for the coastal areas from Thanh Hoa to Quang Tri and inland from Thanh Hoa to north Quang Tri. A level 3 warning was in effect for the Gulf of Tonkin and the sea area south of Quang Tri - Hue (including Hon Ngu island and Con Co special economic zone).

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