Devastation and despair grip Vietnam as Typhoon Yagi’s trail of destruction leaves thousands stranded and a rising death toll in its wake.
(The Post News)- Typhoon Yagi’s destructive path through Vietnam has claimed 82 lives, leaving a trail of devastation and despair in its wake. The death toll rose to 82 on Tuesday, as thousands remained stranded and pleaded for help on social media.
In Hanoi, the Red River’s swollen waters have inundated communities, forcing evacuations by boat. Residents have described the situation as dire, with one woman saying she had never seen such high-water levels and had lost everything. She was forced to flee to higher ground to save her life, leaving behind all her belongings.
The storm’s aftermath has seen bridges downed, roofs torn off buildings, and factories damaged, leaving 64 people still missing. Hanoi authorities have reported over 25,000 uprooted trees, causing large traffic jams. The north of the country, a major manufacturing hub, has been severely hit, with record floodwaters in Yen Bai and widespread destruction.
Rescuers are racing to reach stranded residents, with relatives posting desperate pleas for help and supplies on social media. Crops and homes have been submerged in floodwaters, and a bridge collapse in Phu Tho province has added to the chaos. The storm has also caused power blackouts and major disruptions to factories, with over 80 Japanese companies suffering damage.
As the situation continues to deteriorate, the death toll is expected to rise further. Typhoon Yagi’s impact is a stark reminder of the region’s vulnerability to extreme weather events, intensified by climate change.
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