Vietnam’s disaster agency reported that the death toll from Typhoon Yagi and subsequent landslides and flash floods rose to 226, with flood pressure easing in Hanoi.
Typhoon Yagi, the most potent storm to strike Asia this year, landed on Vietnam’s northeastern coast last Saturday, causing significant devastation. The agency also reported that over 100 people are still missing, and approximately 800 others have been injured.
In Hanoi, several districts remained inundated on Thursday, though the weather agency noted that flood pressures had decreased late in the day. However, flash floods and landslides continue to impact northern regions of the country.
Hoang Van Ty from Thai Nguyen province expressed shock at the flooding: “I never thought my house would be under water this deep. My clothes and furniture were submerged, and many items were floating, but fortunately, nothing was washed away since I closed the doors.”
In Lao Cai province, efforts intensified on Thursday to find 55 people missing after a flash flood hit Nu Village on Tuesday, killing 46 and injuring 17, as reported by Vietnam News Agency. The search involves 300 soldiers and 359 local officials.
The landslides and floods have also damaged over 200,000 hectares of rice and cash crop fields across northern Vietnam. The typhoon disrupted power supplies and damaged several factory roofs in Haiphong and Quang Ninh provinces, halting production.
Countries including Australia, Japan, South Korea, and the US have pledged aid to assist Vietnam in its recovery efforts.
