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Friday, Jul 17, 2026

Super Typhoon Yagi Devastates Northern Vietnam

Super Typhoon Yagi made landfall in northern Vietnam on Saturday, killing at least four people and injuring 78 others. The storm, with winds of up to 160 kilometers per hour, also caused massive damage in Haiphong city. Vietnam's government evacuated over 50 thousand people and suspended airport operations and school activities in response.
Super Typhoon Yagi made landfall in northern Vietnam on Saturday, killing at least four people and injuring 78 others.

The storm, which earlier struck Hainan, China and the Philippines, brought winds of up to 160 kph near its center.

Vietnam's Haiphong city was severely impacted, experiencing power outages and high waves.

In response, the government evacuated over 50,000 people, suspended operations at airports and closed schools in 12 provinces.

The storm previously killed 16 in the Philippines and two in Hainan, leaving a trail of destruction.
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