Source: TH
Context: Typhoon Yagi has claimed 143 lives in northern Vietnam, with 58 still missing. Typhoon Yagi is the strongest to hit Vietnam in decades, with winds reaching 149 kph.
Why Vietnam and the Philippines are affected by so many typhoons?
Vietnam and the Philippines are frequently affected by typhoons due to their geographic location in the Western Pacific, one of the most active typhoon basins in the world. Both countries lie along the Pacific typhoon belt, where warm ocean waters and atmospheric conditions favour the formation of strong tropical storms. Their long coastlines and low-lying areas also make them highly vulnerable to storm surges, flooding, and landslides triggered by typhoons. Additionally, the seasonal monsoons intensify these weather systems, especially during the peak typhoon season from June to November.
About Vietnam:
Vietnam is located in Southeast Asia, covering 331,000 square kilometres with a population of over 100 million. It shares borders with China, Laos, and Cambodia, and maritime borders with several countries in the South China Sea. Its capital is Hanoi, and its largest city is Ho Chi Minh City.
