Asia's strongest typhoon in a decade, Yagi hits Vietnam after killing 2 in China; WATCH dramatic videos
By Sunita Iyer | First Published Sep 7, 2024, 1:23 PM ISTSuper Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful tropical cyclone to strike Asia in a decade, made landfall near the city of Haiphong early Saturday, unleashing unprecedented devastation across northern Vietnam’s Red River Delta.
Super Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful tropical cyclone to strike Asia in a decade, made landfall near the city of Haiphong early Saturday, unleashing unprecedented devastation across northern Vietnam’s Red River Delta. Packing winds of 125-130 mph (200-210 km/h), Yagi has been described as the strongest typhoon to hit Vietnam in recorded history.
BREAKING: Category 4 Typhoon has made landfall near the city of as the strongest tropical cyclone ever to strike in recorded history, ripping into the Red River Delta region (which has a population of 22+ million people) with devastating winds of 125-130… pic.twitter.com/c2P9ww7Zla
— Backpirch Weather (@BackpirchCrew)The typhoon, which intensified rapidly in recent days, slammed into the region with catastrophic force, causing extensive damage and triggering fears of severe flooding. The Red River Delta, home to over 22 million people, experienced violent storm surges reaching up to 16 feet (5 meters) high, with surge waters potentially penetrating up to 60 miles (97 km) inland towards Hanoi.
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The impact of Yagi was immediate and dramatic. In Hai Phong, metal roof sheets and commercial signboards were seen soaring through the air as the typhoon struck. The winds, which exceeded 149 km/h (93 mph), uprooted thousands of trees and sent ships and boats swirling out to sea. Local resident Tran Thi Hoa, 48, described the scene as "terrifying," recounting how she stayed indoors with all windows locked while enduring the relentless noise of the storm.
has made landfall near the city of . This is the strongest typhoon to make landfall in . This storm is going to cause so much destruction . Winds , storm surge and heavy rains are going to cause massive damage https://t.co/663toFRsf8
— Sugarbear weather media (@sugarbearwx)Before making landfall in Vietnam, Typhoon Yagi wreaked havoc in southern China, where it claimed the lives of at least two people and injured 92 others on Hainan Island. The typhoon's fierce winds, reportedly surpassing 230 km/h (143 mph), led to the evacuation of approximately 460,000 residents from the island. Hainan’s main airport in Haikou was temporarily closed, and over 800,000 households suffered power outages.
In Guangdong province, more than 574,000 residents were evacuated in preparation for Yagi's second landfall in Xuwen County. The typhoon also affected Hong Kong, where over 270 people sought refuge in temporary government shelters, and more than 100 flights were canceled. Heavy rains and winds caused significant tree damage and halted various services including stock market trading, banking, and school activities.
Typhoon Yagi began its destructive path as a tropical storm in the Philippines, where it caused the deaths of at least 13 people and displaced over 47,600 individuals. The storm's heavy rains and landslides affected more than 2 million people across the archipelago, disrupting daily life and leading to prolonged delays in ferry services and domestic flights.
Recent studies indicate that typhoons in the region are now forming closer to the coast, intensifying more rapidly, and staying over land for longer periods due to climate change. This trend has made typhoons like Yagi more powerful and destructive, posing greater risks to densely populated areas.
Dramatic videos and images have surfaced online, showcasing the sheer scale of Yagi’s impact. Footage from Hai Phong captures the ferocity of the winds and the chaos unleashed by the storm. Authorities across the region are urging residents to remain vigilant and adhere to evacuation orders to minimize the risk of further casualties and damage.
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What’s going on?! Peace for Vietnam.
Stuck in the building. I hate this typhoon 🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀
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한국 가야하는데!! pic.twitter.com/CBCn4x3pVd
🚨🇻🇳 | More visuals of Storm Yagi Hits Quang Ninh and Hai Phong
- Heavy rain and strong winds reported this morning
- Residents share images of storm's impact
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Stay informed! pic.twitter.com/RjUrhrm1YS
🚨🇻🇳 | More visuals of Storm Yagi Hits Quang Ninh and Hai Phong
May the storm be over soon
- Heavy rain and strong winds reported this morning
- Residents share images of storm's… https://t.co/qfjhLdjxCh pic.twitter.com/VIPALps1Nd
🚨🇻🇳 | Typhoon Yagi to Hit Ha Long,
- Conditions rapidly deteriorating
- nearing
- Location: Quang Ninh province, Ha Long, Vietnam
- Situation: Worsening weather conditions, heavy rain and strong winds
Stay safe, stay informed! https://t.co/HJkLibgCPB pic.twitter.com/aIo6Py7xf6
Super Typhoon Yagi Situation pic.twitter.com/XrbDpwPgEG
— Indian Observer (@ag_Journalist)Typhoon Yagi made landfall in the northern mainland of Vietnam. This is a major storm with gusts of level 15. pic.twitter.com/sQ0Km3BWv5
— Hà Thuỷ (@MonPi1916062593)Extreme conditions around Halong, and surrounding areas as Typhoon made landfall moments ago. Wind gusts over 100 mph have been recorded, Life-Threatening storm surge pushing inland as we speak.
📷: Page METEO-Intish Howlodhur… pic.twitter.com/NMARXkcRZv
Listen to the wind howl in Hanoi from .
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Take a look in at this Security Cabin get blown away from ! A reminder to stay indoors! # pic.twitter.com/m0cwfr77r6
— Hurricane Chaser Chase (@hurricane_chase)
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