In the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi, Vietnam's capital Hanoi is facing unprecedented flooding, forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents as the swollen Red River reaches its highest level in two decades. The typhoon has left a trail of destruction across the country, killing at least 179 people and causing widespread damage to infrastructure and property.
**Paragraph 1:** Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, is battling severe flooding as the Red River continues to swell to unprecedented levels, reaching its highest point in two decades. The city has evacuated thousands of people living near the river's banks, as streets and homes have been inundated with water.
**Paragraph 2:** The flooding comes in the wake of Typhoon Yagi, which battered Vietnam's north on Saturday, bringing gales and heavy rainfall. The storm caused the collapse of a bridge and triggered landslides, leading to the deaths of at least 179 people and leaving 145 missing.
Typhoon Yagi's Devastating Impact: Hanoi Evacuates Thousands as Red River Rages at Historic Levels
**Paragraph 3:** Nguyen Van Hung, a 56-year-old resident of a neighborhood on the Red River, said his home has been submerged. "My home is now part of the river," he said.
**Paragraph 4:** The government has estimated that the typhoon and subsequent flooding have killed 179 people and left 145 missing.
Typhoon Yagi's Devastating Impact: Hanoi Evacuates Thousands as Red River Rages at Historic Levels
**Paragraph 5:** EVN, Vietnam's state-run power utility, has cut off power to some flooded parts of the capital due to safety concerns.
**Paragraph 6:** Mai Van Khiem, director of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, warned that the Red River was at its highest level in two decades and that more rain was expected over the next two days.
**Paragraph 7:** Schools in Hanoi have suspended classes for the rest of the week, and thousands of residents in low-lying areas have been evacuated.
**Paragraph 8:** Charity Blue Dragon Children's Foundation evacuated its office on Tuesday after authorities issued flood warnings. Spokesperson Carlota Torres Lliro expressed concern for the children and families living in makeshift houses by the river.
**Paragraph 9:** EVN has stopped releasing water from Hoa Binh hydropower dam into the Da River, a tributary of the Red River, to reduce water flows.
**Paragraph 10:** Vietnamese authorities raised concerns on Wednesday about Chinese hydropower plants releasing water into the Lo River, another tributary of the Red River. China stated that the two countries were cooperating on flood prevention.
**Paragraph 11:** Typhoon Yagi has also caused significant damage to factories and flooded warehouses in industrial hubs east of Hanoi, forcing closures and disrupting global supply chains.
**Paragraph 12:** In provinces north of the capital, landslides triggered by heavy floods have resulted in numerous deaths and left many residents without food, water, and electricity.
**Paragraph 13:** The devastation caused by Typhoon Yagi and the ongoing flooding highlight the challenges that Vietnam faces in mitigating the effects of extreme weather events, which are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change.
