Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful storm in Asia this year, has caused significant devastation in northern Vietnam. Preliminary reports from the disaster management agency indicate that at least 35 people have died, and 24 remain missing, primarily due to landslides and floods triggered by the typhoon.
The storm made landfall on Vietnam’s northeastern coast on Saturday and was downgraded to a tropical depression by Sunday. It disrupted power supplies, flooded highways, and damaged telecommunications networks. Industrial operations, particularly in Haiphong and Quang Ninh provinces, have been severely affected. Factories, including a South Korean LG Electronics site, have reported significant damage and power outages.
The typhoon also caused a medium-sized bridge to collapse in Phu Tho province, although there are no immediate reports of casualties. Authorities have warned of further floods and landslides, with rainfall ranging from 208 to 433 millimeters (8.2 to 17.1 inches) in some areas. The state-run power provider EVN has restored electricity to nearly 75% of affected customers after more than 5.7 million lost power over the weekend.
