Typhoon No. 3 (International name: Yagi), a name provided by Japan meaning goat or the Capricorn constellation, is forecasted to be one of the strongest typhoons to hit the South China Sea in 2024. It has the potential to make landfall directly in the northern provinces of Vietnam with significant intensity, posing a high risk of natural disaster and exhibiting a complex trajectory.
Why did Typhoon Yagi become a super typhoon?
On the morning of September 5th, Typhoon No. 3 intensified into a super typhoon, with maximum sustained winds near the center reaching level 16 (on the Vietnamese scale), and gusts exceeding level 17.
At 10:00 AM on September 6th, the center of Typhoon Yagi was located approximately 120km east of Hainan Island (China) and about 550km east-southeast of Quang Ninh province (Vietnam). The typhoon maintained its intensity at level 16, with gusts exceeding level 17, moving west-northwest at a speed of 10-15km/h.
At 10:00 AM on September 7th, the center of Typhoon Yagi was over the northern area of the Gulf of Tonkin, about 120km east-southeast of Quang Ninh. The typhoon’s intensity decreased to level 13, with gusts reaching level 16, moving west-northwest at 15-20km/h and continuing to weaken.
By 10:00 AM on September 8th, Typhoon Yagi was over the northwestern region of Vietnam. Its intensity had dropped to level 6, moving west-northwest at approximately 20km/h and further weakening into a tropical depression.
At sea, the northern part of the South China Sea experienced strong winds of level 11-14, with areas near the typhoon’s center experiencing levels 15-16 and gusts exceeding level 17, causing violent waves.
Which provinces are affected by Typhoon Yagi?
Typhoon No. 3 (Yagi) is predicted to make landfall directly in the northern provinces of Vietnam with significant intensity, particularly affecting the following provinces and cities: Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Thai Binh, Nam Dinh, Ha Nam, Ninh Binh.
When will Typhoon Yagi reach Hanoi?
The Northern Delta and Midland Hydrometeorological Station reported that Hanoi will experience heavy to very heavy rain and thunderstorms from September 7th to 9th due to the impact of Typhoon No. 3.
Rainfall amounts in the districts of Ba Dinh, Hoan Kiem, Hai Ba Trung, Dong Da, Long Bien, Tay Ho, Cau Giay, Hoang Mai, Thanh Xuan, Ha Dong, Bac Tu Liem, Nam Tu Liem, Son Tay town, and the districts of Gia Lam, Hoai Duc, Dan Phuong, Thanh Tri, Thuong Tin, Thanh Oai, My Duc, Ung Hoa, Phu Xuyen, Chuong My, Phuc Tho, Thach That, Quoc Oai, and Ba Vi are expected to range from 200 to 400mm, with some areas exceeding 500mm.
Rainfall amounts in the districts of Dong Anh, Soc Son, and Me Linh are estimated to be between 150 and 300mm, with some areas potentially exceeding 400mm.
Due to the strong intensity and complex trajectory of Typhoon No. 3, residents are advised to remain vigilant, stay updated on the latest information, and strictly follow instructions from authorities to ensure safety.
