Central Vietnam is on high alert as Tropical Storm No. 4 gears up to make landfall between Quang Binh and Quang Ngai within the next 48 hours, prompting local authorities to prepare for significant weather disruptions.

A tropical depression entering the East Sea is expected to intensify into Typhoon No. 4 within the next 24 hours, potentially impacting the coastal regions of Thanh Hoa to Quang Nam provinces.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has reported several unusual characteristics of Typhoon Yagi, which rapidly intensified into a super typhoon and brought unprecedented damage to northern Vietnam.

A tropical depression forming in the same location as Typhoon Yagi is expected to enter the East Sea, potentially intensifying into storm number 4 with a more complex path.

A tropical depression currently active near the East Sea is forecasted to strengthen into a typhoon in the coming days.

The weather forecast for Northern Vietnam over the next 10 days (September 10-19) predicts continued heavy rain and rising floodwaters, particularly in the early part of the period.

A video shared by the Hanoi 24H fanpage shows the dramatic impact of Typhoon Yagi in Quang Ninh, where a red car was lifted and tossed by the storm's powerful winds.

Typhoon Yagi made its impact felt in Hanoi from the afternoon of September 7, with heavy rains and strong winds causing significant disruptions.

Hundreds of Vietnamese tourists have found themselves stranded in Hainan and Guizhou, China, unable to return to Hanoi due to the impact of Super Typhoon Yagi, the strongest storm to hit Asia this year.

As Typhoon Yagi hit Quang Ninh and Hai Phong, many trees and metal-roofed houses on the streets of Hanoi also fell and collapsed. Emergency services were promptly on site to clear the debris and ensure traffic safety.

As Typhoon Yagi makes landfall, online vendors face significant disruptions while residents scramble to stock up on essentials at local markets and supermarkets.

As of 10am today (September 7), Noi Bai Airport has been temporarily closed until 9pm due to Typhoon Yagi. The airport has implemented measures to secure aircraft, ensuring they remain stationary until the storm passes.

The impact of Typhoon Yagi has caused significant damage in Ha Long City, Quang Ninh, with numerous large trees toppled and infrastructure affected. Authorities have implemented a travel ban on Bai Chay Bridge to ensure safety.

At noon today, Typhoon Yagi, with maximum sustained winds of 149 km/h (Category 13), struck the coastal areas of Quang Ninh and Hai Phong.

As Typhoon Yagi approaches, eight northern provinces have announced school closures to protect students.

In Vinh City, Nghe An Province, residents witnessed a mesmerizing yet unsettling sky phenomenon this morning as swirling clouds, resembling dragon's tails, appeared overhead before the expected landfall of Super Typhoon Yagi.

As Super Typhoon Yagi threatens to make landfall, panic has set in among the residents of Hanoi, leading to a rush on markets and supermarkets for essential supplies.

As of noon on September 6, 2024, Super Typhoon Yagi, marked as storm number three of the season, was reported approximately 570 kilometers southeast of Quang Ninh province.

The affected regions include the northwest of the East Sea and the eastern Gulf of Tonkin.

Local residents of northern and north-central localities of Vietnam have been advised to stay home, starting September 7 morning, when super typhoon Yagi is expected to make landfall.