Typhoon Yagi Death Toll Reaches 24 in Vietnam

Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful storm to hit Asia this year, made landfall in northern Vietnam, resulting in at least 24 fatalities and 299 injuries due to severe flooding and landslides. The storm caused significant disruption across 17 provinces, particularly impacting Quang Ninh and Hai Phong, with reported rainfall exceeding 430 mm in some areas. Warnings of ongoing risks for further flooding and landslides were issued, as saturated soil heightened the threat of additional landslides. Infrastructure damage has been extensive, with over 3,000 homes affected and significant destruction to agricultural land. Power and telecommunications outages were reported in affected regions, complicating rescue and recovery efforts. Typhoon Yagi had previously caused fatalities in the Philippines and southern China before affecting Vietnam.