Due to the impact of Typhoon Soulik, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has halted air traffic at Dong Hoi Airport for seven hours to ensure flight safety, with further safety measures in place across the region.

Typhoon Soulik, the fourth typhoon of 2024, is moving closer to central Vietnam, bringing winds of up to 74 km/h. Residents in affected areas are urged to brace for strong winds and potential flooding.

Provinces and cities in central Vietnam are warned to be ready for a tropical depression which it is feared could strengthen into a typhoon by Thursday morning.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, a tropical depression is expected to strengthen into a storm by tomorrow (September 19), bringing heavy rain to the central provinces from Ha Tinh to Quang Ngai.

The National Centre for Hydrometeorological Forecasting has predicted that by 7 am on September 19, the current tropical depression in the East Sea will strengthen into a typhoon, reaching wind speeds of level 8 with gusts of level 10.

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.