Typhoon Yagi Devastates Vietnam: Death Toll Climbs to 87

Typhoon Yagi struck Vietnam, causing heavy rains, floods, and landslides, leaving 87 dead and 70 missing as of Tuesday. Evacuations occurred in Hanoi due to dangerously high water levels. In Cao Bang, 19 people died from landslides, with many more missing. Rescue operations are ongoing.

Typhoon Yagi has wreaked havoc in Vietnam, with the death toll rising to 87 on Tuesday. The country is grappling with the aftermath of the strongest typhoon to hit in decades, which has also left 70 people missing and hundreds injured, according to state media.

The typhoon made landfall on Saturday with winds reaching up to 149 kph (92 mph). Although it weakened on Sunday, torrential rains followed, leading to severe floods and landslides. Vietnamese state broadcaster VTV confirmed that most fatalities were caused by these natural disasters. Authorities took emergency measures by evacuating families near the dangerously high Red River in Hanoi.

Cao Bang province is one of the hardest-hit areas, suffering 19 deaths and 36 missing persons due to landslides. The region also saw a bus carrying about 20 people swept into a flooded stream, with only one survivor rescued so far. In northern Phu Tho province, a steel bridge collapsed, plunging vehicles into the Red River. Rescue operations are ongoing as 13 remain missing.

(With inputs from agencies.)