Tens of thousands of people were forced to evacuate their homes on Tuesday due to severe flooding in northern Vietnam following Typhoon Yagi. The death toll has reached 127.
Typhoon Yagi struck on Saturday with winds exceeding 149 kilometers per hour and heavy rainfall causing unprecedented flooding, according to local reports.
Local authorities in Yen Bai province stated that over 59,000 individuals had to be evacuated from their homes due to the flooding, affecting nearly 18,000 households.
The floodwaters in Hanoi have reached levels not seen since 2008, with more rain expected in the city’s historic center according to forecasters.
Residents like Phan Thi Tuyet, living near the Red River in Hanoi, described the flooding as the worst they have ever experienced, resulting in the loss of their belongings.
A recent study published in July suggested that typhoons in the region are intensifying faster and staying over land longer due to climate change.
The aftermath of Typhoon Yagi has led to downed bridges, damaged buildings, factories, and widespread flooding and landslides, with the death toll reaching 127.
The storm has caused power outages, disrupted factories, and led to over 200,000 hectares of crops being destroyed in northern Vietnam, impacting global tech firms operating in the region.
Authorities have issued flood and landslide warnings for 401 communities across 18 northern provinces, with rescue operations underway to help stranded residents.
The storm also affected parts of southern China and the Philippines before reaching Vietnam, resulting in at least 24 deaths in total.
