Typhoon Yagi’s Devastating Impact on Vietnam

Typhoon Yagi’s influence continues to hit Vietnam, with the water level of Hanoi’s rivers rising to the highest level in 20 years, forcing thousands of people to evacuate.

Evacuations and Flood Warnings in Hanoi

Thousands of people have been evacuated from low-lying areas of Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital, as the water level in the Red River has risen to the highest level in 20 years, causing widespread flooding and damage.

As of Wednesday, 10 of Hanoi’s 30 administrative districts were under flood watch orders, with flood levels in many areas reaching 1 meter, forcing residents to flee or travel by boat. Electricity was cut off in some districts for safety reasons.

Typhoon Yagi’s Aftermath

Vietnam is grappling with the aftermath of Super Typhoon Yagi, which brought heavy rainfall and caused flooding and landslides in many provinces. The storm has caused widespread damage and loss of life, with 179 deaths confirmed and 141 people still missing.

Lang Nu Village Hit by Flood and Landslide

Lang Nu village in Lao Cai province, northern Vietnam, was hit by a sudden flood and landslide on Tuesday, resulting in at least 30 deaths and 63 survivors. Hundreds of soldiers have been deployed to the village to help find missing villagers.

Hydropower Plant Under Monitoring

Vietnamese authorities are closely monitoring the situation at a hydropower plant in Yen Bai province, in the northwest of the country, after a large mass of water flowed into the reservoir, causing concerns about a potential dam collapse.

Nguyen Hoang Hiap, Vietnam’s deputy minister of agriculture and rural development, has assured that the power plant is still safe, but has urged people in the area to remain in shelters until the water level drops to an acceptable level, which is expected to take around 2 days.