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Al Jazeera
19 hours ago
- Climate
- Al Jazeera
Typhoon Wipha whips Vietnam as Philippines flooding displaces thousands
Rainfall and flooding, which left five people dead and displaced thousands over the weekend, have continued in the Philippines following Typhoon Wipha, which is now barrelling towards the coast of northern Vietnam as a severe tropical storm. As of 6am local time in Vietnam on Tuesday (23:00 GMT), Wipha was situated 60km (37 miles) off the coast of Haiphong City, with wind speeds of up to 102 kph (63 mph), and was moving southwest at a speed of 15 kph (9.3 mph), according to Vietnam's national weather forecast agency. No casualties or damage have been reported so far, while an estimated 350,000 Vietnamese soldiers are on standby as the country's weather agency expects up to 500mm (20 inches) of rainfall, which could cause dangerous flooding and landslides. Expected to make landfall in Hung Yen and Ninh Binh provinces, located south of the capital, Hanoi, Wipha is forecast to weaken to a low-pressure event on Tuesday night, the agency said. Floodwaters driven by torrential rains in the aftermath of Typhoon Wipha brought much of life in the Philippine capital, Manila, to a halt on Tuesday, with tens of thousands evacuated from their homes and at least two people believed missing. Schools and government offices remained closed in Manila and surrounding provinces after a night of rain that saw the region's Marikina River burst its banks. More than 23,000 people living along the river were evacuated and took shelter in schools, village halls and covered courtyards. Another 25,000 more were evacuated in the metropolitan area's Quezon and Caloocan cities. An elderly woman and her driver were swept down a swollen stream as they attempted to cross a bridge in Caloocan, John Paul Nietes, an emergency operations centre assistant supervisor, told the AFP news agency. 'Their car was recovered last night. The rescue operation is continuing, but as of today, they haven't found either of them,' he said. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council in the Philippines, five people have been reported killed as of Monday, and at least another five were reported injured following Typhoon Wipha, local news outlet reported. Seven people are also missing, according to the council. At least 20 storms or typhoons strike or come near the Philippines each year, with the country's poorest regions typically the hardest hit. Their impact has become more deadly and destructive as storms grow more powerful due to climate change. Earlier this year, Super Typhoon Yagi hit Vietnam, killing about 300 people and causing some $3.3bn in damage.
CNA
20 hours ago
- Climate
- CNA
Vietnam braces for Typhoon Wipha following multiple tragedies
Preparations are underway for Typhoon Wipha in Vietnam, with the government urging people in its eastern coast to secure dikes and crucial infrastructure. The powerful typhoon is set to hit the country this week, as domestic tourism faces interruptions following stormy weather and a string of deadly tragedies in the past month. CNA's Buena Bernal reports from the tourist town of Tam Coc.
CBC
a day ago
- Climate
- CBC
Massive dark cloud rolls over Chinese city as Typhoon Wipha hits
Typhoon Wipha whipped up strong winds and the local government released a citywide alert in Zhuhai, in China's southern Guangdong province, ahead of the typhoon making landfall on Sunday. Video posted to social media showed people battling intense gusts near the Zhuhai Opera House building, as well as the dramatic arrival of a massive dark cloud in the skies above the city.
Al Jazeera
a day ago
- Climate
- Al Jazeera
Vietnam on high alert ahead of Typhoon Wipha
Vietnam on high alert ahead of Typhoon Wipha NewsFeed Vietnam is bracing for Typhoon Wipha, expected to make landfall Tuesday with winds up to 166 km/h. Mass evacuations, flight cancellations, and flood alerts are underway as the country prepares for deadly floods and landslides. The storm killed three in the Philippines. Video Duration 00 minutes 37 seconds 00:37 Video Duration 01 minutes 46 seconds 01:46 Video Duration 01 minutes 24 seconds 01:24 Video Duration 00 minutes 58 seconds 00:58 Video Duration 01 minutes 18 seconds 01:18 Video Duration 02 minutes 24 seconds 02:24 Video Duration 00 minutes 58 seconds 00:58
Al-Ahram Weekly
a day ago
- Climate
- Al-Ahram Weekly
PHOTO GALLERY: In flooded Manila, residents adapt as recovery from Typhoon Wipha begins
People wade through a flooded street in Manila, after Typhoon Wipha brought heavy rains and flooding to the Philippines. AFP People wade through a flooded street in Manila, after Typhoon Wipha brought heavy rains and flooding to the Philippines. AFP A woman rides a styro box through a flooded street in Manila, after Typhoon Wipha brought heavy rains and flooding to the Philippines. AFP A woman rides a styro box through a flooded street in Manila, after Typhoon Wipha brought heavy rains and flooding to the Philippines. AFP A woman carrying her belongings wades through a flooded street in Manila, after Typhoon Wipha brought heavy rains and flooding to the Philippines. AFP A woman carrying her belongings wades through a flooded street in Manila, after Typhoon Wipha brought heavy rains and flooding to the Philippines. AFP Teens play basketball amid heavy rain in Manila. AFP Teens play basketball amid heavy rain in Manila. AFP People swim through the floodwater on a street in Manila, after Typhoon Wipha brought heavy rains and flooding to the Philippines. AFP People swim through the floodwater on a street in Manila, after Typhoon Wipha brought heavy rains and flooding to the Philippines. AFP Children play along a flooded street in Manila, after Typhoon Wipha brought heavy rains and flooding to the Philippines. AFP Children play along a flooded street in Manila, after Typhoon Wipha brought heavy rains and flooding to the Philippines. AFP Children help push a car through a flooded street in Manila, after Typhoon Wipha brought heavy rains and flooding to the Philippines. AFP Children help push a car through a flooded street in Manila, after Typhoon Wipha brought heavy rains and flooding to the Philippines. AFP
