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When Typhoon Yagi Swung by: A Stormy Affair in Vietnam!

Climate Change - Natural Disasters - Storm Safety - Typhoon Yagi - Vietnam

Super Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc across Vietnam, leaving devastation in its wake. Here's the latest on the storm's impact and some jaw-dropping facts!

Super Typhoon Yagi has made a mighty entrance into northern Vietnam, lashing its winds up to a staggering 203 km/h (126 mph) early Saturday morning. Following its trail of destruction from the Philippines to China, where it had already claimed lives, the storm has derailed life in major provinces like Hai Phong and Quang Ninh. As Vietnams' emergency services scramble to respond, the situation has turned dire with the confirmed deaths reaching four and hundreds injured amid widespread evacuations and closed airports. This typhoon is not just your average rainy day; it’s the heaviest hitter of the decade!

Local authorities, keen to mitigate Yagi’s impact, ordered urgent evacuations in vulnerable areas, preparing for potential landslides and flooding. The storm has uprooted thousands of trees and caused significant infrastructure damage, including sweeping boats out to sea before many could even think of battling the tempest. While residents hunker down, cities are beginning to look more like scenes from a disaster flick — turbulent skies, splintered wood, and swirling debris.

The aftershocks are already being felt as the country painstakingly deals with the aftermath. With Yagi brought land to its knees, the casual routine of life has metamorphosed into a race against time for salvage and recovery. As those once vibrant beach towns now remain silent, people are banding together to help one another, exemplifying the spirit of community which shines bright even in the face of darkness. Let’s not forget, nature can be both beautiful and terribly brutal, and it’s moments like these that teach resilience.

Did you know? Typhoon Yagi isn't just famous for its ferocity in Vietnam; it previously left behind a trail of 100 injuries and devastation in China's Hainan province, showcasing its remarkable strength. Additionally, meteorologists are speculative that Yagi's potency may come close to breaking records in terms of wind speed and devastation. While this storm may have cast a shadow over the region, it serves as a stark reminder of the raw power of nature. Stay safe and stay informed!

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Typhoon Yagi kills four after making landfall in Vietnam (BBC News)

The storm hit Hai Phong and Quang Ninh provinces with winds of up to 203 km/h (126 mph) on Saturday morning, the Indo-Pacific Tropical Cyclone Warning Center ...

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At least three dead after Super Typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam (RTE.ie)

Super Typhoon Yagi has uprooted thousands of trees and swept ships and boats out to sea, killing one person, as it made landfall in northern Vietnam, ...

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Super Typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam after leaving deadly trail in China ... (FRANCE 24)

The death toll in Vietnam rose to at least four after Super Typhoon Yagi made landfall on Saturday with winds exceeding 149 kilometres (92 miles) an hour.

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Typhoon Yagi: Vietnam orders evacuations and closes airports as ... (The Irish Times)

Two people die and 100 injured after tropical storm hit Chinese province of Hainan.

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At least 22 dead as Super Typhoon Yagi batters Vietnam, China and ... (Sky News)

Yagi triggered landslides and widespread flooding in the Philippines earlier in the week before striking north Vietnam on Saturday.

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Casualties reported, airports closed as Super Typhoon Yagi hits ... (Aljazeera.com)

Meteorological agency describes storm as 'one of the most powerful' in a decade.

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Super Typhoon Yagi Makes Landfall in Vietnam After Pounding ... (The New York Times)

At least four people have died and thousands were evacuated after Yagi, one of the strongest storms to hit northern Vietnam, brought powerful winds and ...

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Typhoon Yagi makes landfall in Vietnam, leaving at least 4 dead ... (PBS NewsHour)

Yagi, described by Vietnamese meteorological officials as “one of the most powerful typhoons in the region over the past decade,” made its way to the ...

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Typhoon Yagi leaves four dead, dozens injured in Vietnam (The Washington Post)

The “super typhoon” shuttered airports and wreaked havoc on roads in Hanoi and surrounding areas in northern Vietnam.

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At least 4 dead after Typhoon Yagi makes landfall in Vietnam ... (CBS News)

The typhoon was described by Vietnamese meteorological authorities as "one of the most powerful typhoons in the region over the past decade."

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Typhoon Yagi weakens after killing dozens in Vietnam, China ... (Voice of America)

The government said the storm has led to at least three deaths in Hanoi, a city of 8.5 million, with these figures being preliminary.

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Super Typhoon Yagi toll rises to nine in Vietnam (RTE.ie)

Super Typhoon Yagi ripped roofs off buildings, sank boats and triggered landslides in Vietnam, leaving at least nine people dead, after tearing through ...

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Typhoon Yagi kills dozens in Vietnam, China, Philippines (CNN)

Typhoon Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm this year, was downgraded to a tropical depression on Sunday, after wreaking havoc in northern Vietnam, ...

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Super Typhoon Yagi triggers landslide in Vietnam killing nine (Aljazeera.com)

One of the most powerful typhoons to hit Vietnam in a decade ripped roofs off buildings, sank boats and caused flooding.

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Typhoon Yagi kills 14 in Vietnam as officials warn of heavy rain and ... (BreakingNews.ie)

More than 170 others were injured when Typhoon Yagi slammed into the country's north, state media said.

Vietnam - Super Typhoon Yagi update (Government of Vietnam, DG ... (ReliefWeb)

News and Press Release in English on Viet Nam about Tropical Cyclone; published on 8 Sep 2024 by ECHO.

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Typhoon Yagi weakens after leaving dozens dead in Vietnam ... (FRANCE 24)

Typhoon Yagi weakened to a tropical depression on Sunday, after killing over a dozen people, tearing roofs off buildings, sinking boats and triggering ...

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Typhoon Yagi kills 14 in Vietnam as officials warn of heavy rain and ... (Impartial Reporter)

More than 170 others were injured when Typhoon Yagi slammed into the country's north, state media said.

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Typhoon 'Yagi' hits Northern Vietnam: At least 14 dead and 180 ... (AzerNews)

Typhoon "Yagi" has struck northern Vietnam, resulting in at least 14 deaths and over 180 injuries, Azernews reports citing the National Committee for ...

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Typhoon Yagi Kills at Least 14 in Vietnam as Officials Warn of Heavy ... (TIME)

Described by Vietnamese officials as one of the most powerful typhoons to hit the region over the last decade, Yagi left more than 3 million people without ...

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Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc to infrastructure, factories in Vietnam (Reuters)

Typhoon Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm this year, was downgraded to a tropical depression on Sunday, after wreaking havoc in northern Vietnam, ...

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Typhoon Yagi kills 14 in Vietnam as officials warn of heavy rain and ... (PBS NewsHour)

At least 14 people have died and 176 others injured in Vietnam after Typhoon Yagi slammed the country's north, state media said Sunday, as officials warned ...

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