Tragic Aftermath of Typhoon Yagi: Over 35 Dead in Northern Vietnam

Typhoon Yagi has caused significant devastation in northern Vietnam, killing at least 35 people and leaving 24 missing. The provinces of Lao Cai and Quang Ninh have suffered the most, with the former experiencing severe landslides and flash floods.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Hanoi | Updated: 09-09-2024 11:25 IST | Created: 09-09-2024 11:25 IST
Tragic Aftermath of Typhoon Yagi: Over 35 Dead in Northern Vietnam
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Typhoon Yagi and its resulting landslides and floods have claimed the lives of at least 35 individuals, with 24 others reported missing in northern Vietnam, according to the disaster management agency on Monday.

The mountainous region of Lao Cai bore the brunt of the tragedy, with 13 lives lost due to landslides and one to a flash flood. Quang Ninh province, which lay in the path of the typhoon, reported six fatalities, as per the agency's report.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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