Typhoon Yagi’s devastating impact on Vietnam has intensified, with the death toll rising to at least 65 and 39 people still missing. The storm, which made landfall on Saturday, September 7, 2024, has caused widespread destruction across northern Vietnam, including severe flooding, landslides, and damage to infrastructure.The disaster management agency reported that 752 people have been injured, with Quang Ninh province and Hai Phong city being the most affected. The typhoon, considered the strongest to hit northern Vietnam in 30 years, has led to the collapse of bridges, damage to factories, and the flooding of communities.In a particularly tragic incident, the collapse of the Fong Chau bridge in Phu Tho province resulted in several vehicles falling into the river, with 13 people still missing. The disaster has also affected 113,000 hectares of rice fields and 22,000 hectares of other crops.The government has taken swift action in response to the crisis. Over 4,600 soldiers have been deployed to support evacuation and aid efforts. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has allocated 100 billion Vietnamese dong (approximately $4 million) from the 2024 central budget reserve to support five typhoon-hit provinces.Climate experts continue to warn about the increasing intensity of storms like Yagi due to climate change. The typhoon’s winds reached speeds of up to 149 km/h (93 mph), causing unprecedented levels of flooding and damage.As recovery efforts continue, authorities have issued flood and landslide warnings for 429 communes in 17 northern provinces. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, with the estimated damage in Bac Giang province alone worth 300 billion dong (US$12.1 million).
Key points
- Typhoon Yagi has caused at least 65 deaths and left 39 people missing in Vietnam.
- The storm has injured 752 people and caused widespread destruction across northern Vietnam.
- The government has deployed over 4,600 soldiers for evacuation and aid efforts.
- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has allocated $4 million in emergency funds to support affected provinces.
Contradictions👾There are slight discrepancies in the reported numbers of missing people, with some sources citing 39 and others 40.
👾The name of the typhoon is reported as ‘Yagi’ in most sources, but one source refers to it as ‘Vamco’.
