Typhoon Yagi Hits Vietnam: 63 Dead, 40 Missing, Widespread Destruction

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Emergency workers are urgently evacuating thousands from severe floods in northern Vietnam following the onslaught of Typhoon Yagi, which has left a trail of destruction across the region. The typhoon has claimed the lives of at least 63 people, with 40 others reported missing. In addition, around 752 individuals have sustained injuries due to the flooding and landslides caused by the storm, according to officials from the Ministry of Agriculture.

Typhoon Yagi, described by meteorologists as the most powerful typhoon to strike northern Vietnam in 30 years, made landfall on Saturday with winds exceeding 149 kilometers per hour (92 miles per hour). The storm wreaked havoc, downing bridges, ripping roofs off buildings, and severely damaging factories. Its impact has led to severe flooding across the north, with several communities now partially submerged.

In the early hours of Tuesday, one-story homes in Thai Nguyen and Yen Bai cities were almost entirely underwater, forcing residents to seek refuge on rooftops. The situation is equally dire in Hanoi, where areas along the Red River have been inundated, prompting mass evacuations.

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Phan Thi Tuyet, a 50-year-old resident near the river, expressed her despair, saying, “I have lost everything, all gone. I had to come to higher ground to save our lives. We cannot bring any of the furniture. Everything is under water now.”

The widespread flooding has turned many areas into virtual islands, with emergency services working around the clock to provide aid and evacuate those affected. The scale of the disaster underscores the urgency of the response efforts as communities grapple with the aftermath of one of the most devastating typhoons in decades