Super Typhoon Yagi Hits Vietnam After Leaving Destruction in China

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Super Typhoon Yagi made landfall in northern Vietnam on Saturday, causing widespread damage in Hai Phong and Quang Ninh provinces. With winds exceeding 149 kilometers (92 miles) per hour, the typhoon uprooted trees and swept boats out to sea, according to state media. The storm followed its destructive path through southern China, where it claimed the lives of two people and injured 92 others.

In Hai Phong, debris such as metal roofing and signs were seen flying across the city as the storm struck. Tran Thi Hoa, a local resident, described the event as one of the largest typhoons she had experienced in years, noting the intense noise of the wind and rain despite locking her home securely.

Before reaching Vietnam, Yagi brought winds exceeding 230 kilometers (143 miles) per hour to southern China's Hainan Island, prompting the evacuation of 460,000 people. The region frequently experiences typhoons, particularly during the summer and autumn seasons.

Experts have noted that typhoons in the area are now forming closer to the coast, intensifying more quickly, and remaining over land longer due to climate change, according to a study published in July. The effects of Typhoon Yagi highlight the increasing severity of these storms in Southeast Asia.