At least 82 people have been confirmed dead in Vietnam
following a powerful typhoon that struck the country over the weekend, bringing
heavy rainfall, landslides, and widespread flooding. Thousands of residents in
northern provinces have been left stranded on rooftops, with many posting pleas
for help on social media.
Typhoon Yagi, regarded as one of the most severe storms
to hit Vietnam in three decades, has caused extensive damage, leaving 1.5
million people without electricity. Footage from Phu Tho province captured the
collapse of Phong Chau bridge on Monday, sending vehicles into the river below.
Though the storm has weakened into a tropical
depression, authorities warn that more disruptions are expected. With 64 people
still missing and over 700 injured, officials have issued flood and landslide
warnings across 18 provinces. The storm has also damaged homes, factories, and
critical infrastructure. Before reaching Vietnam, Yagi caused 24 fatalities in
China and the Philippines.
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