Why wipha Is Trending Today?

Tropical Storm Wipha, a powerful typhoon, has caused significant impacts across Asia. In Vietnam, it triggered heavy rains, flooding, and evacuations, with over 660,000 people moved to safety. The storm also affected China, where it caused widespread damage, including fallen trees and power outages. In Hong Kong, businesses assessed damage and flights resumed after the storm's passage. Elsewhere, schools and companies closed, and a person was criticized for driving through flooded streets during the storm. Vietnam prepared for Wipha's potential landfall, while the Philippines suffered storm-related deaths. The storm also led to a disaster simulation exercise in ASEAN.

Typhoon Wipha hit Hong Kong and southern China, causing widespread disruptions, with over 500 flights cancelled, strong winds toppling trees and destroying scaffolding, and heavy rain triggering the highest storm warning. The storm then moved west, hitting mainland China, with thousands affected and at least three dead in the Philippines.

Typhoon Wipha, initially a tropical storm, has strengthened and is moving towards northern Vietnam and southern China, with Hong Kong experiencing T9 and T10 storm warnings, flight cancellations, and class suspensions. The storm has already caused damage in the Philippines and Taiwan, and is expected to make landfall in southern China, disrupting infrastructure and causing potential impacts in Hong Kong and northern Vietnam.