Typhoon Wipha Unleashes Chaos Across Asia: Flights Grounded, Cities Flooded, Millions on Alert

Typhoon Wipha has battered Hong Kong, southern China, and northern Vietnam, causing widespread travel disruptions, flooding, and power outages.

The storm forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights, closed schools and airports, and triggered the highest storm alerts in Hong Kong and emergency responses in Vietnam and China. Heavy rains and strong winds led to flash flooding, landslides, and injuries, with authorities warning residents to stay indoors and prepare for further disruptions. As Wipha weakened to a tropical storm, its remnants continued to bring torrential rain to Southeast Asia, raising the risk of additional flooding and landslides.

The storm's impact has been felt across the region, affecting millions and highlighting the vulnerability of major cities to extreme weather events.