Typhoon Wipha Brings Heavy Floods to Central Vietnam 🌧️
Hey everyone! Did you hear about Typhoon Wipha? It’s a big storm that recently hit central Vietnam, causing a lot of rain and floods. Let’s find out what happened!
What is a Typhoon? 🌪️
A typhoon is a really strong storm with lots of wind and rain. It’s like a hurricane, but it happens in the Pacific Ocean near Asia. When typhoons reach land, they can bring heavy rains and strong winds that might cause damage.
Flooding in Central Vietnam 🌊
Typhoon Wipha was the sixth typhoon this year, and it brought a lot of rain to central Vietnam. In some places, the water was as deep as 1 to 2 meters! That’s taller than many adults!
Landslides and Risks ⛰️
The heavy rain caused landslides in mountainous areas. A landslide happens when a lot of earth and rocks slide down a hill or mountain. In Thanh Hoa province, there were landslides in eight places, moving over 20,000 cubic meters of earth and rocks. That’s like moving thousands of trucks full of dirt!
Impact on People 💔
Sadly, one person lost their life and another was injured in Nghe An province because of the floods. Many homes were damaged, and over 8,000 hectares of rice fields were submerged under water. This means many families may have lost their crops.
What Happens Next? 🤔
As of early Wednesday, Typhoon Wipha became a tropical depression. That means it’s not as strong as before, but it can still bring rain. The storm is moving west-southwest, and people are staying alert for more bad weather.
How Can We Help? 🤝
Even if we’re far away, we can still think about the people affected by the typhoon. Maybe you can learn more about typhoons and how to stay safe during storms. Sharing what you learn with friends and family can help everyone be better prepared!
Stay safe and keep learning! 🌟
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
