Typhoon Yagi kills more than 150 dead in Vietnam as river floods Hanoi
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- 11 Sep 2024
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Typhoon Yagi, one of the most powerful storms to hit Asia this year, has devastated northern Vietnam, leading to the deaths of at least 152 people.
The typhoon's aftermath has also left 140 individuals missing as severe floods and landslides wreaked havoc across the region. Hanoi, the country's capital, has been particularly hard-hit, with the swollen Red River flooding streets and forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents.
The extent of the disaster in Hanoi is unprecedented, with many locals describing it as the worst flood in three decades. Streets that were dry just a day before are now completely submerged, leading to widespread disruptions. Residents like Tran Le Quyen, who has lived in Hanoi for years, are struggling to protect their homes from the rising waters.
The impact of Typhoon Yagi extends beyond Hanoi. In the northern provinces, the storm has caused massive destruction, including the collapse of a bridge in Phu Tho Province. A dramatic video captured the moment a truck was swept into the river below as the bridge gave way.
Factories and warehouses in the region, crucial to Vietnam's export-driven economy, have also been severely damaged, leading to significant disruptions in global supply chains. Many plants have been forced to shut down, with some not expected to resume full operations for weeks.
Before hitting Vietnam, Typhoon Yagi caused considerable damage in southern China and the Philippines, where it claimed the lives of at least 24 people and injured many others. The ongoing recovery efforts in Vietnam are focused on rescuing the missing and providing aid to those affected by the disaster, as authorities grapple with the full scale of the devastation.
