The death toll from floods triggered by Typhoon Yagi in Myanmar has climbed to 268, with 88 people still missing. The disaster, which has affected the entire region, highlights the devastating impact of the storm and the ongoing challenges faced by Myanmar, already grappling with internal conflict.
Flooding and landslides triggered by Typhoon Yagi and monsoon rains in Myanmar have resulted in at least 226 deaths and 77 missing. The death toll has significantly increased since Friday, with strong prospects for further rises. The counting process has been hampered by communication challenges due to the ongoing civil war in the country.
The death toll from flooding and landslides caused by Typhoon Yagi in Myanmar has tragically reached at least 74, with 89 people still missing. The military government has requested international aid as the damage and casualties continue to mount. The devastating storm has also impacted Vietnam, northern Thailand and Laos, claiming over 260 lives.
Myanmar’s junta has requested foreign aid to help cope with deadly floods that have displaced hundreds of thousands of people, compounding the suffering caused by three years of ongoing war. The floods, exacerbated by Typhoon Yagi, have killed almost 300 people across Southeast Asia, and the junta’s request for assistance comes amidst a history of blocking humanitarian aid.
Typhoon Yagi, the strongest to hit Vietnam in decades, has left a trail of destruction, claiming nearly 200 lives and leaving over 125 missing. Flash floods and landslides have ravaged the country, with Hanoi experiencing its worst flooding in two decades. The disaster has highlighted the impact of climate change on extreme weather events.
China has assured Vietnam of its cooperation in flood control and prevention, specifically regarding the discharge of water from Chinese hydropower plants. While Vietnam faces widespread flooding due to Typhoon Yagi, concerns have emerged about potential increased water levels in the Lo River, a tributary of the Red River, due to water release from a Chinese dam. However, Chinese officials have emphasized their efforts to minimize the impact on Vietnam, with pre-emptive notice and limited discharge volume.
Typhoon Yagi has wreaked havoc in northern Vietnam, causing widespread flooding and landslides that have resulted in significant loss of life, damage to infrastructure, and the suspension of trekking activities in popular tourist destinations like Sapa. The disaster has severely impacted the region’s economy and tourism industry, with consequences likely to ripple throughout the broader travel sector.
Typhoon Yagi, one of the strongest storms to hit Vietnam in decades, has caused widespread devastation in the country, including a bridge collapse in Phu Tho province that left 13 people missing. The storm has also led to at least 64 deaths and significant damage to infrastructure and agriculture in northern Vietnam.
Typhoon Yagi has brought devastating floods to Vietnam, causing the collapse of the Phong Chau Bridge in Phu Thọ province. The bridge collapse sent vehicles and people into the raging Red River, leaving at least 13 unaccounted for. Floodwaters have reached record levels in Hanoi, and the storm has claimed over 82 lives, making it one of Vietnam’s deadliest in decades.
Super Typhoon Yagi has caused significant travel disruptions in northern Vietnam and China, stranding hundreds of Vietnamese tourists. Airports have closed, flights have been canceled or rescheduled, and tourists are facing difficulties returning home. While tour operators are working to support stranded travelers, the situation remains fluid and many are awaiting updates on their travel plans.
