Typhoon Yagi Devastates Northern Vietnam

Typhoon Yagi, the year's most powerful storm in Asia, caused widespread destruction in northern Vietnam, leaving 49 dead and 22 missing. The storm led to power outages, flooding, and significant damage to infrastructure and manufacturing operations. Authorities warned of continued risks of floods and landslides.

Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful storm in Asia this year, has left a devastating trail in northern Vietnam, preliminary government estimates revealed on Monday. The storm claimed 49 lives and left 22 missing, mainly due to landslides and floods.

Yagi made landfall on Vietnam's northeastern coast, a hub for manufacturing by both domestic and foreign companies. Although downgraded to a tropical depression, it continued to wreak havoc, causing power outages for millions, flooding highways, disrupting telecommunication networks, and halting economic activities in vital industrial areas.

Factories in Haiphong city reported significant damage, including metal roofing blown away and flooded warehouses. The South Korean business association confirmed widespread impacts on Korean-owned factories. Authorities warn of ongoing flood and landslide threats as heavy rain and strong winds are expected to persist.