Hanoi, Aug. 26 -- Northern and central localities are grappling with the widespread impacts of Typhoon Kajiki, the fifth storm to arise in the East Sea this year, which has brought torrential rain, flooding, and strong winds across multiple provinces. The storm, which has weakened into a tropical depression over central Laos on early August 26 morning, has caused significant disruption in urban centres, with continued warnings of landslides, flash floods, and further weather hazards in the hours ahead. In Hanoi capital city, prolonged and intense rains since the early hours of August 26 led to severe flooding in numerous areas, especially in central wards. Streets such as Cao Ba Quat, the Phan Boi Chau - Ly Thuong Kiet intersection, Ton D...