Vietnam typhoon death toll rises to 226; over 100 still missing
Parts of Hanoi remain flooded; rescue teams search for missing individuals
Parts of Hanoi will remain submerged, though flood pressure has lessened. The death toll in Vietnam from Typhoon Yagi, along with the ensuing landslides and flash floods, has climbed to 226, with over 100 individuals still missing. Rescue teams are actively searching for 55 people missing due to a flash flood in YenBai village. Various nations are dispatching aid to support Vietnam.
Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful storm to strike Asia this year, hit Vietnam’s northeastern coast on Saturday, causing widespread devastation. The disaster agency reported that more than 800 people have sustained injuries. On Thursday, several districts in Hanoi were still experiencing flooding, but officials noted a decrease in flood pressure by the end of the day. Flash floods and landslides, however, continue to impact northern Vietnam.
Authorities evacuated thousands near the swollen Red River in Hanoi, where water levels reached a 20-year high. Skye Maconachie, co-CEO of the charity Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation, described the situation as heartbreaking, with many people losing everything they had. The weather agency later confirmed that the river had peaked and started to recede.
Typhoon Yagi death toll in Vietnam exceeds 200 – reports pic.twitter.com/BwPXmwjSqL
More than 120 people are reported to be missing after the typhoon triggered massive floods and landslides in the north of the country.#Vietnam #Typhoon #Yagi
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North of Hanoi, severe floods and landslides are still causing significant disruption. Hoang Van Ty from Thai Nguyen province expressed disbelief at the extent of the flooding, which submerged his home and belongings. Despite the high water levels, he managed to prevent his possessions from being washed away by securing his doors.
Thai Nguyen province, which hosts Samsung Electronics’ largest smartphone manufacturing plant in Vietnam, is now seeing some floodwaters recede. Residents are focusing on cleaning up and repairing damaged items, including motorbikes. A local repair shop owner, Nguyen Van Truong, said his team had repaired 60 motorbikes in two days and were overwhelmed by the demand.
In Lao Cai province, efforts are underway to locate 55 missing individuals after a flash flood ravaged Nu Village on Tuesday. The flood resulted in 46 fatalities and 17 injuries. Around 300 soldiers and 359 local officials are involved in the search and rescue operations.
The natural disasters have submerged over 200,000 hectares of rice and cash crop fields across northern Vietnam. Additionally, the typhoon has disrupted power supplies and damaged factory roofs in Haiphong and Quang Ninh provinces, causing production halts. Countries such as Australia, Japan, South Korea, and the United States are providing aid to Vietnam.
What Other Media Are Saying
- Xinhua reports that China and Central Asia hold a ministerial conference on counter-terrorism and combating transnational crime, highlighting regional cooperation to enhance security and stability.(read more)
- Sky News reports on the devastating impact of Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam, where nearly 200 people have died and over 800 have been injured in flash floods and landslides, with widespread evacuations and rescue efforts ongoing.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
How many people have died due to Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam?
226 people have died.
Are there still areas in Hanoi that are flooded?
Yes, parts of Hanoi remain flooded.
How many people are missing due to the floods and landslides?
More than 100 people are missing.
Which countries are sending aid to Vietnam?
Australia, Japan, South Korea, and the U.S. are sending aid.
What impact did the typhoon have on agriculture in northern Vietnam?
It inundated over 200,000 hectares of rice and cash crop fields.
