Vietnam Battered: Super Typhoon Yagi Leaves Trail of Destruction, Claims 4 Lives and Forces Mass Evacuation of 50,000
Super Typhoon Yagi Brings Destruction to Northern Vietnam
Super Typhoon Yagi, the strongest storm to hit Asia in 2024, has brought heavy rains and strong winds to northern Vietnam, resulting in four deaths and thousands evacuated.
Typhoon Yagi’s Impact on Northern Vietnam
Foreign news agencies reported that Super Typhoon Yagi made landfall in northern Vietnam on Saturday, September 7, 2024, with wind speeds of 203 km/h. The storm has affected the provinces of Hai Phong and Quang Ninh, with four bodies recently found.
Vietnamese authorities have issued a storm warning for the entire northern part of the country. Nearly 50,000 people were evacuated from coastal cities and schools in 12 northern provinces, including Hanoi, before the storm hit.
Heavy rain and strong winds forced motorcyclists to seek shelter in Hai Phong province.
Destruction and Damage
The strong winds blew roofs, billboards, and debris, causing damage to buildings and cars in many cities. Thousands of trees fell, resulting in a power outage in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. An abandoned two-story building that was being demolished also collapsed.
Local media in Vietnam reported that Hai Phong province was severely hit by the storm, causing power outages in many areas. At least one body was found in Quang Ninh province, with three deaths and at least 78 injured reported across the northern region.
Images of the damage in Hai Phong province.
Typhoon Yagi’s Path
As of 8 p.m. Saturday local time, the Vietnam Meteorological Department reported that Typhoon Yagi produced wind gusts of up to 102 km/h as it moved inland. Satellite images show that the cyclone’s eye is in the area south of Hanoi, and it is expected to head into northernmost Laos on Sunday evening (September 8).
Typhoon Yagi’s Impact on China
Typhoon Yagi previously hit Hainan Island in China, causing damage in a wide area. More than 400,000 people were forced to evacuate, and rail, passenger ship, and air services were suspended. A power outage affected more than 830,000 families, and a large amount of agricultural products were damaged.
It is also reported that Yagi has killed three people and injured nearly 100 in various parts of China.