Typhoon Wipha Unleashes Chaos Across Asia: Flights Canceled, Cities Flooded, and Millions Disrupted

Typhoon Wipha swept through Hong Kong, southern China, and northern Vietnam, causing widespread disruption, flooding, and travel chaos.

The storm forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights, closed airports, and suspended public transport, stranding tens of thousands of travelers. Authorities in Vietnam and China issued emergency alerts, with coastal provinces bracing for heavy rain, flash floods, and landslides. Hong Kong experienced its highest storm warning, with hurricane-force winds toppling trees and injuring dozens, though experts say the city avoided even greater damage due to favorable wind and tidal conditions.

As Wipha weakened to a tropical storm, its remnants continued to bring torrential rain and the risk of further flooding across Southeast Asia.