Super Typhoon Yagi has been described by meteorological agencies as one of the most powerful storms to hit the region in a decade. The typhoon made landfall in northern Vietnam, causing significant damage in the coastal provinces of Hai Phong and Quang Ninh. With wind speeds reaching between 150-166km/h, Yagi uprooted thousands of trees, tossed ships and boats out to sea, and damaged power lines.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh ordered the evacuation of residents from dangerous areas before the storm hit, especially those vulnerable to floods and landslides. Popular tourist sites such as Ha Long Bay had to cancel hundreds of cruises as the typhoon approached.
In Hai Phong, an industrial hub home to factories like VinFast and Pegatron, metal roof sheets and commercial sign boards were seen flying through the air. Tragically, at least two people were killed as a result of the storm, with others injured and evacuated. Airports in northern Vietnam were closed, and sailing was banned as the typhoon wreaked havoc.
Yagi also caused devastation in southern China’s Hainan island, resulting in the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people. Prior to reaching Vietnam, the typhoon had already caused significant damage in the Philippines, where it resulted in the deaths of at least 21 people.
The impact of Super Typhoon Yagi serves as a stark reminder of the destructive power of extreme weather events, prompting authorities to take swift action to protect lives and property in the future.
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