Devastating Typhoon Yagi Leaves 254 Dead in Vietnam

Typhoon Yagi has claimed 254 lives in Vietnam, while 82 remain missing. After making landfall on the northeastern coast, it caused landslides and floods. Flood waters have mostly subsided, and search and cleaning efforts are ongoing.

The death toll in Vietnam from Typhoon Yagi and its impact has risen to 254, with 82 missing, the government's disaster management agency reported on Friday.

The typhoon struck Vietnam's northeastern coast on Saturday, leading to deadly landslides and widespread floods across northern regions of the country.

By Friday, flood waters had subsided in most regions, allowing search and cleaning operations to commence, according to local authorities.

(With inputs from agencies.)