The typhoon that struck northern Việt Nam last Saturday has claimed nearly 200 lives and left many missing, causing severe damage and impacting tourism.
Days after Typhoon Yagi made landfall, northern Việt Nam continues to face severe impacts. In Lào Cai, the torrent of water gushing down from a mountain buried the village of Làng Nủ, killing at least 41 people and leaving scores missing.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính urges ministries to quickly deliver food and essential supplies to affected people to ensure no one is left hungry, cold, homeless, or without clean water or health care.
Due to the impact of Typhoon No 2 (Prapiroon) from July 22-31, Sơn La experienced prolonged torrential rain over a wide area which led to flooding, flash floods and landslides.
PM Chính asked the People’s Committee of Hà Giang to coordinate with their counterparts of Cao Bằng and Lai Châu provinces, and other localities and agencies to continue handling landslide consequences and seeking the missing (if any), while supporting the families of the deceased.
A Ford Transit van was buried by a landslide while on its way from Hà Giang Province to Bảo Lâm District in Lâm Đồng Province, leaving passengers dead or injured.
Vietnam Railways (VNR) yesterday informed that the landslide in Chi Thanh Tunnel caused cancellation of several trains from Hanoi, HCMC, Da Nang City, Nha Trang City.