Heavy rain falls in parts of Southeast Asia after tropical storm blows into Vietnam

HANOI Vietnam AP Heavy rain fell Tuesday in parts of Southeast Asia after a tropical storm made landfall in Vietnam flooding streets in the capital blowing away billboards and knocking down power poles and trees In Hanoi people tried to push motorbikes through water that was ankle-deep or higher as cars and buses slowly moved along flooded city streets Vietnam s state media disclosed the remnants of Typhoon Kajiki were now a tropical depression over Laos Heavy rain was also forecast in Thailand and people were advised to be vigilant to accomplishable flooding Vietnam s establishment had planned to evacuate nearly people in the provinces of Thanh Hoa Quang Tri Hue and Danang where more than homes were in high-risk areas More than soldiers and paramilitary personnel were assisting with evacuations or were on standby for search and rescue state media noted Two airports in Thanh Hoa and Quang Binh provinces were still closed Tuesday after flights were halted Monday The national weather agency stated Kajiki made landfall in central Vietnam with maximum sustained winds of kph mph The torrential rain triggered flash flood and landslide alerts The storm blew away billboards and the roofs of buildings uprooted trees and knocked down electric poles state media VTV stated It hit Monday afternoon during high tides that caused coastal flooding in Nghe An and Ha Tinh provinces Overnight heavy rain persisted between central Vietnam s Thanh Hoa and Ha Tinh provinces Vietnam has released one death a man who was electrocuted while trying to prepare his home for the storm Friday Kajiki earlier brought winds and rain to China s southern Hainan Island In Thailand the Meteorological Department warned of heavy rain nationwide Tuesday Residents in foothills and low-lying areas near waterways were warned about practicable flash floods and landslides Scientists published a analysis last year warning that seas warmed by situation change will outcome in Southeast Asia s cyclones forming closer to land strengthening faster and lasting longer raising risks for cities Source