Typhoon Wipha Unleashes Chaos Across Asia: Flights Grounded, Floods Threaten Millions

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

The storm forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights, closed schools and airports, and left tens of thousands of travelers stranded, particularly in Hong Kong. Authorities in Vietnam and China placed coastal regions on emergency alert, warning of potential flash floods and landslides as heavy rains continued. While Hong Kong narrowly avoided catastrophic damage, the storm still toppled trees, injured dozens, and triggered the highest storm warnings.

As Wipha weakens, its remnants continue to bring torrential rain and flooding risks to Southeast Asia.