Vietnam was hit by Typhoon Yagi, resulting in at least 59 deaths from flooding and landslides. The typhoon made landfall on Saturday before weakening to a tropical depression. Several rivers in northern Vietnam were dangerously high, causing a bridge collapse and a bus being swept away. Dozens of businesses in Haiphong province were also affected by the typhoon, with many factories damaged and still without power. Industrial hubs in the country, housing companies like EV maker VinFast and Apple suppliers, were also impacted. The damage caused by the typhoon resulted in losses amounting to millions of dollars for nearly 100 enterprises.
The typhoon was the strongest in decades to hit Vietnam, causing widespread destruction and disruptions. In addition to the deaths and injuries caused by the storm, there was also significant damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and residential areas. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited affected areas and approved a package of $4.62 million to aid in recovery efforts. Typhoon Yagi had also caused deaths and damage in the Philippines and southern China before hitting Vietnam.
Experts have attributed the increasing strength of storms like Typhoon Yagi to climate change, stating that warmer ocean waters provide more energy to fuel the storms, leading to heavier rainfall and stronger winds. As the country continues to deal with the aftermath of the typhoon, forecasters have warned of ongoing downpours that could lead to more flooding and landslides in the region.
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