Typhoon Wipha has battered large parts of Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, southern China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and the Philippines, causing severe weather, flooding, and major travel disruptions.
The storm made landfall in northern Vietnam and southern China, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and power outages, while authorities issued emergency alerts and canceled hundreds of flights. Hong Kong and Macau faced the highest storm warnings, with toppled trees and suspended public services, but ultimately avoided catastrophic damage. In Vietnam, coastal provinces braced for flooding and landslides, deploying soldiers and closing airports.
The storm's impact has been felt across the region, with thousands displaced, fatalities reported, and ongoing risks of flash floods and landslides.
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