The northern Vietnam of Super Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful storm to hit Asia this time, has made land.
The storm hit Hai Phong and Quang Ninh provinces with winds of up to 203 km/h ( 126 mph ) on Saturday morning, the Indo-Pacific Tropical Cyclone Warning Center said.
Metal roofing sheets and business sign boards were seen flying across the town in Hai Phong, according to news organization AFP.
On Friday, Yagi hit the beach of Hainan- a popular tourist destination dubbed China’s Hawaii. At least three people have died in China due to the storm, and almost 100 hurt.
The town of Hai Phong, which is located on the coast of northwestern Vietnam, has a population of two million people.
On Saturday, power outages affected parts of the city, which are home to foreign factories, while four of the military’s airports had their operations suspended for the majority of the day.
Authorities in Vietnam have issued a remain indoors warning after almost 50 000 persons have been evacuated from coastal cities.
Universities have been closed in 12 northern regions, including in the investment Hanoi.
On Friday, China evacuated some 400, 000 persons in Hainan beach ahead of Yagi’s appearance. Carriages, ships and planes were suspended, while universities were shut.
Local media that reported widespread energy disruptions, with about 830, 000 families affected.
A very storms is equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane.
Yagi is the second-strongest storms to date this year, and its power has increased by twofold since it hit the northern Philippines this year.
At least 13 people were killed by Yagi-caused floods and landslides in northeastern Philippines, forcing thousands of people to flee to safer areas.
According to experts, storms and hurricanes are getting stronger and more frequent as a result of climate change. Warmer seas waters indicate that storms expend more strength, which increases wind speeds.
A warmer ambience likewise holds more water, which can lead to more severe rainfall.