Typhoon ‘Capricorn’ Wreaks Havoc in Vietnam: Death Toll Rises to 4, 78 Injured and Over 10 Still Missing

Typhoon ‘Capricorn’ Wreaks Havoc in Vietnam: Death Toll Rises to 4, 78 Injured and Over 10 Still Missing

September 8, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor News

Storm Capricorn Brings Destruction to Northern Vietnam

2024-09-08 HKT 04:55

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Debris was blown onto the streets⁤ in Haiphong, Vietnam.⁣ (Reuters)

After Storm Capricorn made landfall in northern⁤ Vietnam, at least 4 people died, 78 were injured, and more than 10 people were missing.

The Indo-Pacific Tropical⁤ Cyclone Warning Center said​ that Capricorn hit Hai Phong and Quang ‌Ninh provinces in northern Vietnam yesterday with wind speeds ⁣of more⁣ than 200 kilometers per hour, bringing more than 200 ​millimeters of rain to​ the two ⁤places. Strong winds and blown‍ debris damaged buildings and vehicles. A large number of trees fell down in Hanoi, the capital, crushing power lines and causing power outages in ‍many places.

Vietnamese media reported⁤ that three people died in Quang Ninh Province, one ⁤person died in⁣ Hai Duong Province near Hanoi, and many fishermen were⁣ missing at sea.

Four airports in the north were suspended for most of yesterday. Nearly 50,000 people were evacuated from coastal towns⁣ in Vietnam. The ⁤authorities asked people to stay indoors. Schools in ⁤12 northern provinces, including Hanoi, were closed.