Hanoi Battles Unprecedented Floods Post-Typhoon Yagi

Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, has evacuated thousands as the Red River's waters flooded streets post-Typhoon Yagi, which killed 152 people. The typhoon caused devastating floods and landslides, prompting school closures and factory shutdowns, significantly impacting global supply chains. Residents expressed shock at the historic flooding and loss of property.

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, has been forced to evacuate thousands of residents living near the swollen Red River, as flooding overtook streets in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi. The typhoon, Asia's most powerful this year, struck the country's north, killing at least 152 people.

In an interview with Reuters, Hanoi resident Tran Le Quyen, 42, expressed shock at the unprecedented flooding, noting that her home was dry just a day before the floods. Residents were caught off guard by the rapid flooding, leading many to spend sleepless nights moving belongings to higher ground.

The government reported that widespread devastation included landslides and severe floods, which not only claimed lives but also prompted school closures and mass evacuations. The intense weather has also significantly disrupted factories and warehouses in crucial industrial hubs, potentially impacting international supply chains.

(With inputs from agencies.)