Hanoi Battles Aftermath of Typhoon Yagi as Red River Reaches 20-Year High

Vietnam's Hanoi evacuated thousands as the Red River hit a 20-year high post-Typhoon Yagi, which killed 155. Heavy rain and winds led to severe flooding and landslides. Key infrastructural services, including power, were disrupted. Industrial operations were halted, impacting global supply chains.

Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, has evacuated thousands of residents living near the swollen Red River, which reached a 20-year high following Typhoon Yagi. The typhoon, the most powerful in Asia this year, caused devastating floods and landslides that claimed at least 155 lives in the north of the country.

"My home is now part of the river," lamented Nguyen Van Hung, a 56-year-old resident near the Red River. Government estimates indicate that while 155 lives were lost, another 141 remain missing due to the natural disaster.

State-run power utility EVN has cut off electricity in flooded areas of Hanoi due to safety concerns, while forecasting authorities warn of more rainfall. Educational institutions have closed, and evacuations continue as fears of further flooding mount.

(With inputs from agencies.)