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Typhoon Yagi: Vietnam Hit Hard by Asia’s Most Devastating Storm of the Year

Typhoon Yagi: Vietnam Hit Hard by Asia’s Most Devastating Storm of the Year

Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful storm in Asia this year, has caused significant damage and loss of life in northern Vietnam. According to preliminary government reports, 35 people have died and 24 are missing due to landslides and flooding triggered by the typhoon.

The storm made landfall on Vietnam’s northeastern coast on Saturday and was downgraded to a tropical depression by Sunday. It caused widespread power outages, flooding on highways, disrupted telecommunications, and damaged infrastructure, including a medium-sized bridge and thousands of trees, halting economic activities in various industrial areas.

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In Haiphong, a city with a population of two million, industrial managers and workers are grappling with power outages and damage to equipment as roofing was blown off and rain damaged their facilities. Bruno Jaspaert, head of DEEP C industrial zones, described the situation as a scramble to protect sites and salvage stocks.

South Korea’s LG Electronics reported that their factory in Haiphong experienced roof collapse and flooding, though no casualties were reported among employees. The chairman of the South Korean business association in Vietnam noted significant damage to Korean factories in the affected areas.

In Phu Tho province, a key bridge collapsed on Monday, though no casualties have been reported yet. The weather agency has issued warnings for more floods and landslides, with rainfall ranging from 208 to 433 millimeters (8.2 to 17.1 inches) in some northern regions over the past 24 hours.

State-run power provider EVN reported that over 5.7 million customers lost power during the storm, but by Monday, nearly 75% of those affected had their electricity restored.

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