Devastating Impact of Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam: Lives Lost and Communities Shattered

Typhoon Yagi wreaked havoc in northern Vietnam, resulting in at least 58 deaths and 40 missing persons. The disaster management agency reported extensive damage from landslides and flash floods, with nearly 750 individuals injured.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Hanoi | Updated: 10-09-2024 07:19 IST | Created: 10-09-2024 07:19 IST
Devastating Impact of Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam: Lives Lost and Communities Shattered
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Typhoon Yagi and the resulting landslides and floods have led to the deaths of at least 58 people, with 40 others still missing in northern Vietnam, according to the disaster management agency's update on Tuesday.

The agency's report highlighted that most victims perished in landslides and flash floods, while emphasizing that nearly 750 people have sustained injuries amid the catastrophic events.

Efforts are ongoing to locate the missing and provide aid to the affected communities as the full scope of the disaster continues to unfold.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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