Typhoon Yagi devastates Hà Nội

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The heavy rains are likely to cause flooding on many inner city streets with a common depth of 20-40cm.

Heavy rain and strong winds, triggered by typhoon Yagi when it makes landfall on Hà Nội at 8:05pm in Trần Phú Ward, Hoàng Mai District.— VNA/VNS Photo

HÀ NỘI — Typhoon Yagi made landfall in Hà Nội on Saturday evening, bringing powerful winds of 89-102 kilometers per hour and heavy rainfall. The storm caused widespread flooding and downed numerous trees.

Typhoon Yagi causes an inundation at Alley No 154, Ngoc Lâm Street, Long Biên District, Hà Nội at 8:15pm. — VNA/VNS Photo

A trees and a lamppost fall on a car in Times City urban area, Hai Bà Trưng District at 9:10pm on Saturday. — VNA/VNS Photo

A tree in Đan Phượng Town is broken at 8:10pm on Saturday when the typhoon makes it landfall on Hà Nội.— VNA/VNS Photo

Trees fall on Nguyễn Văn Cừ Street, Long Biên District, Hà Nội at 8:25pm on Saturday.— VNA/VNS Photo

Fallen trees are seen on Lý Thường Kiệt Street at 8:08pm on Saturday.— VNA/VNS Photo

Typhoon Yagi causes heavy rain and strong winds at the Lý Thường Kiệt- Phan Huy Chú intersection, Hoàn Kiếm District at 8pm on Saturday when it makes landfall on Hà Nội. — VNA/VNS Photo

Torrential rain is triggered by Typhoon Yagi, on Ngọc Lâm Street, Long Biên District, Hà Nội on Saturday night. — VNA/VNS Photo

A severe flood occurs on Ngọc Lâm Street, Long Biên District, Hà Nội on Saturday night.— VNA/VNS Photo

The heavy rains are likely to cause flooding on many inner city streets with a common depth of 20-40cm.

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