“Typhoon Yagi Leaves Trail of Destruction in Vietnam: 4 Dead, 78 Injured”

Typhoon Yagi has left a trail of destruction in its wake as it made landfall in Vietnam, causing at least four deaths and injuring 78 others. The powerful storm, described as one of the most potent in the region in the past decade, first wreaked havoc in the Chinese province of Hainan before moving on to Vietnam.

With wind speeds reaching up to 92 mph, Typhoon Yagi hit Vietnam’s coastal provinces of Quang Ninh and Haiphong. The impact was felt even before the storm landed, with a tree falling and tragically killing a woman in the capital city of Hanoi. Quang Ninh, home to the famous Ha Long Bay, saw hundreds of cruise cancellations as the typhoon approached, while Haiphong, an industrial hub, faced power outages due to the storm.

Authorities in Vietnam had issued alerts prior to the typhoon’s arrival, leading to evacuations in flood and landslide-prone areas. The storm also caused the closure of four airports, including those in Hanoi and Haiphong. Despite efforts to prepare for the storm, strong winds and heavy rain caused damage in northern cities, with trees and billboards knocked over and boats swept out to sea.

In neighboring China, Yagi had already caused significant damage in Hainan province, leaving three people dead and nearly a hundred injured. More than 1.2 million people were affected by the storm, with hundreds of thousands evacuated before its landfall. The storm also made a second landfall in Guangdong province, prompting further evacuations.

As the storm moved away from China, the city of Haikou downgraded its typhoon signal, signaling relief for residents. However, the impact of Typhoon Yagi was felt across multiple countries, including the Philippines, where it caused widespread devastation before reaching Vietnam and China.

Experts warn that storms like Yagi are becoming stronger due to climate change, with warmer ocean waters fueling more intense storms. Measures such as protecting natural systems and building resilient infrastructure are crucial in mitigating the impact of such powerful typhoons.

The aftermath of Typhoon Yagi serves as a stark reminder of the increasing threat of extreme weather events and the urgent need for climate action to protect vulnerable communities.