HCMC – Heavy rains and floods triggered by typhoon Yagi had left at least 82 people dead and 64 others missing in northern Vietnam as of 1 p.m. today, September 10, reported the local media.
Most fatalities occurred after the typhoon made landfall on September 7-8, with landslides and flash floods causing significant damage, according to the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority.
Cao Bang Province has been hardest hit, with 19 people reported dead and 36 others missing. In Lao Cai Province, 19 people died and 11 others remain missing, while Yen Bai Province has reported 22 deaths. Other affected provinces and cities include Quang Ninh Hanoi, Haiphong, and Hoa Binh, all of which have also experienced fatalities.
The disaster has left 800 individuals injured, with Quang Ninh reporting 536 injured people and Haiphong 81.
Even though Yagi weakened into a tropical depression, heavy rains have continued to batter northern Vietnam.
The Red River has swollen to record-high levels, surpassing those seen in 1968 and 2008. The situation is expected to worsen as hydropower dams are releasing water due to heavy rainfall induced by typhoon Yagi.
The storm damaged over 48,300 homes, including about 20,240 in Quang Ninh, 13,930 in Haiphong, 3,450 in Bac Ninh, and 2,930 in Lang Son.
Local authorities are still assessing the full extent of the damage and are actively engaged in search and rescue operations, as well as efforts to support affected communities.
