Northern Vietnam is grappling with the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi, a powerful storm that has wreaked havoc across the region, leaving a trail of destruction and claiming the lives of 63 people. An additional 40 individuals remain missing, highlighting the severity of the disaster.
Meteorologists have described Yagi as the most powerful typhoon to strike northern Vietnam in the past three decades. Its ferocious winds, exceeding 149 kilometers per hour, battered the region upon landfall on Saturday. The storm’s impact was immediate and devastating, tearing roofs from buildings, toppling bridges, and causing substantial damage to factories.
The aftermath of the typhoon has brought about severe flooding across northern Vietnam, with numerous communities partially submerged. The situation is particularly dire in Thai Nguyen and Yen Bai cities, where one-story homes were almost entirely inundated in the early hours of Tuesday. Residents were forced to seek refuge on rooftops, anxiously awaiting rescue.
Hanoi, the country’s capital, has also been affected by the flooding. Communities along the Red River have experienced significant inundation, prompting mass evacuations. Phan Thi Tuyet, a resident living close to the river, described the situation as unprecedented, stating, “I have lost everything, all gone. I had to come to higher ground to save our lives. We can not bring with us any of the furniture. Everything is under water now.”
In addition to the fatalities and missing persons, the typhoon has also resulted in a staggering 752 injuries. Emergency workers are racing against time to evacuate thousands of people from the flood-stricken areas. The scale of the disaster underscores the urgent need for aid and support as the region struggles to recover from the devastating impact of Typhoon Yagi.
