The death toll in Vietnam has risen to 233 as Typhoon Yagi's impact intensifies, with rescue workers recovering more bodies from flash floods and landslides. Hanoi's Red River recedes, but northern areas face prolonged relief.
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Typhoon Yagi's Aftermath: Death Toll Climbs to 233 in Vietnam as Rescue Efforts Continue
The devastating aftermath of Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam has claimed the lives of 233 individuals, according to state media reports on Friday. Rescue workers continue their arduous task, braving treacherous conditions to retrieve bodies from landslide and flood-stricken areas.
As the swollen Red River begins to recede in the capital of Hanoi, many neighborhoods remain submerged. Experts predict a prolonged wait for relief in northern areas where the storm's impact has been particularly severe.
Typhoon Yagi's Aftermath: Death Toll Climbs to 233 in Vietnam as Rescue Efforts Continue
Typhoon Yagi made landfall on Saturday, unleashing torrential rains that triggered widespread flooding and landslides, particularly in Vietnam's mountainous northern region. Across the country, 103 people remain missing, while over 800 have sustained injuries.
Nguyen Thi Loan, a resident of A Lac village on Hanoi's outskirts, returned to her flooded home, expressing despair over the destruction. "The flood has devastated our lives," she lamented. "Rice crops have been destroyed, and electrical appliances like the washing machine, TV, and fridge are submerged."
Typhoon Yagi's Aftermath: Death Toll Climbs to 233 in Vietnam as Rescue Efforts Continue
The province of Lao Cai has witnessed the highest number of casualties, with Lang Nu hamlet swept away by a flash flood on Tuesday. While eight villagers were located safe, 48 have been confirmed dead, and 39 others remain missing. Rescue efforts have been hampered by badly damaged roads, preventing heavy equipment from reaching the disaster site.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited Lang Nu on Thursday, pledging unwavering efforts in the search for missing individuals. "Their families are enduring immense grief," he remarked. Coffins were erected near the devastation in anticipation of the worst-case scenario.
In the province of Cao Bang, near the Chinese border, 21 bodies were recovered after a landslide sent a bus, a car, and several motorcycles into a flood-swollen river. Ten people continue to be unaccounted for.
Experts attribute the increasing intensity of storms like Typhoon Yagi to climate change. Warmer ocean waters provide more energy, resulting in stronger winds and heavier rainfall.
The typhoon's effects have extended beyond Vietnam, causing flooding and landslides in northern Thailand, Laos, and northeastern Myanmar.
In Thailand, flooding and landslides have claimed 10 lives, prompting Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to visit the affected border town of Mae Sai. Concerns remain about the risk of further flash floods as heavy rains are expected.
In Myanmar, the army has confirmed 33 fatalities nationwide since Wednesday. Over 187 relief camps have been established to accommodate nearly 240,000 flood victims. However, reports indicate that dozens are missing in various regions, raising fears that the death toll may increase significantly.
International aid is being channeled to Vietnam following Yagi's devastation. Australia has provided humanitarian supplies worth $2 million, while South Korea has pledged an equal amount. The U.S. Embassy announced a $1 million donation through USAID.
The disruption caused by Yagi has impacted factories in northern provinces like Haiphong, a hub for companies such as electric car maker VinFast and Apple suppliers. The Center for Strategic and International Studies anticipates a temporary reduction in output while repair efforts are undertaken.
