- Typhoon Yagi: More than 127 dead and 54 missing in Vietnam super typhoon
- Storm has triggered heavy rainfall, landslides, and severe flooding, leaving thousands stranded
- Typhoon Yagi is the most powerful storm to hit Vietnam in 30 years
Typhoon Yagi: More than 127 dead and 54 missing in Vietnam super typhoon
At least 127 people have been confirmed dead and 54 remain missing in northern Vietnam following the devastation caused by Super Typhoon Yagi, which struck the region on Saturday. The storm has triggered heavy rainfall, landslides, and severe flooding, leaving thousands stranded and pleading for help on social media.
Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful storm to hit Vietnam in 30 years, has caused widespread destruction, leaving 1.5 million people without power. In some northern provinces, people were seen trapped on rooftops, awaiting rescue.
Dashcam footage from Monday captured the dramatic collapse of the Phong Chau bridge in Phu Tho province, sending several vehicles plunging into the water below.
Although Yagi has weakened into a tropical depression, authorities warn that the storm will continue to cause disruption as it moves westward. With winds reaching nearly 150 km/h (92 mph), the typhoon has torn roofs off buildings, damaged factories, and destroyed infrastructure, with 64 people still unaccounted for.
Flood and landslide warnings have been issued for 401 communes across 18 northern provinces, as officials continue to assess the damage.
In addition to the fatalities and missing persons, at least 752 people have been injured, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. Before making landfall in Vietnam, Yagi had already claimed 24 lives in southern China and the Philippines.