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Severe Flooding in Southeast Asia Claims Eight Lives
8/28/2025
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Story summary
- On August 27, 2025, heavy rain led to flooding and landslides in Southeast Asia, causing at least eight deaths.
- Vietnam reported seven fatalities and 34 injuries; Thailand recorded one death and multiple injuries.
- The severe weather followed Tropical Storm Kajiki's landfall in central Vietnam on August 25, leading to evacuations.
- A 2024 study indicated that climate change could intensify cyclone frequency and severity in the region.
