Typhoon Yagi's Wrath: Vietnam Faces Devastation

The aftermath of Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam has left nearly 200 dead and over 125 missing. Over 800 have been injured amidst flash floods and landslides, with significant impact in the northwestern region. Experts attribute the increasing strength of storms like Yagi to climate change.

In the wake of Typhoon Yagi, nearly 200 people have lost their lives and over 125 remain missing in Vietnam, according to state media reports on Thursday. The typhoon has wreaked havoc with flash floods and landslides, affecting the lives of many citizens.

VNExpress reports 197 fatalities and 128 individuals unaccounted for. The capital, Hanoi, saw slight receding of the Red River's floodwaters, yet many areas remain submerged. Residents in Hanoi's Tay Ho district waded through knee-deep muddy waters, some pushing vehicles through the flood.

Typhoon Yagi struck on Saturday with winds up to 149 kph. Despite weakening, heavy rains continued, keeping river levels perilously high. The flooding in Hanoi is reported to be the worst in two decades, leading to widespread evacuations. The rising toll includes a whole hamlet in Lao Cai province being swept away by a flash flood. Experts cite climate change as a factor in intensifying the storms.

(With inputs from agencies.)