Vietnam is grappling with severe flooding and destruction following Typhoon Yagi, which has resulted in at least 127 fatalities.
The storm, described as the most powerful to hit northern Vietnam in three decades, struck early Saturday near Haiphong with winds exceeding 149 km/h (93 mph), before weakening by Sunday evening.
As of Tuesday evening, official reports confirmed 127 deaths with 54 people still missing. Authorities have evacuated over 59,000 residents from the northern province of Yen Bai, where approximately 18,000 homes have been inundated.
The typhoon has caused significant damage, including the collapse of bridges, destruction of factories, and removal of roofs and trees.
In Yen Bai and Thai Nguyen, floodwaters reached the rooftops of single-story homes by Tuesday morning. In Hanoi, flooding prompted evacuations and the storm has uprooted more than 25,000 trees, causing major traffic disruptions.
Meteorologists have noted that this is the most severe typhoon to hit the region in 30 years, with extensive flooding affecting the densely populated northern provinces, which are a key manufacturing hub for global tech companies, including Samsung. Floodwaters in Yen Bai have reached record levels.
The Vietnamese government has issued flood and landslide warnings across 400 towns in 18 northern provinces.
In Thai Nguyen and Yen Bai, entire neighborhoods were submerged early Tuesday, leaving residents stranded on rooftops and rescue teams working urgently to reach vulnerable populations, particularly the elderly and children.
Social media platforms have been flooded with desperate pleas for help and supplies from those trapped by the rising waters. Additionally, the floodwaters have damaged crops, including bananas, guavas, and corn, typically sold in local markets.
