One dead, 2,800 trees down as Typhoon Yagi hits Hà Nội

Many tree branches were temporarily trimmed to clear pathways during the night. VNA/VNS Photos

HÀ NỘI According to statistics from the Hà Nội Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue, Typhoon Yagi caused significant damage, toppling many trees and leading to casualties and property damage in inner-city areas of Hà Nội.

By 7pm on September 7, Typhoon Yagi had claimed one life. The victim, a 2002-born male from Hưng Yên, was struck by a falling tree on Trần Duy Hưng Street, Cầu Giấy District. Additionally, three others were injured in Ba Đình District. This brings the total number of fatalities in the capital due to falling trees to two since 6th September.

Nearly 2,800 trees were uprooted across Hà Nội. Heavy rain and strong winds damaged six motorbikes and 13 cars, knocked down hundreds of metres of walls and fences, and caused several homes to collapse or lose their roofs.

A resident inspects a car crushed by a fallen tree.

No inner-city areas are currently flooded. However, in the outer districts, 47 hectares of rice paddies and 26.5 hectares of vegetable crops are submerged, while more than 6,000 hectares of rice, vegetables, and fruit trees have been flattened.

Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà has instructed localities directly affected by Typhoon Yagi to maintain communication and urgently provide accurate assessments of the storm’s damage. He also emphasised the need for swift coordination with relevant forces to develop search and rescue plans for those missing or injured. He stressed that all available resources and means must be deployed as quickly as possible to locate those still missing.

The Deputy Prime Minister further warned coastal localities against complacency, particularly as the storm’s remnants are expected to bring heavy rain. Localities should promptly devise plans to mitigate the storm's aftermath.

In light of the damage caused, local authorities, particularly in coastal areas, should learn from the storm’s characteristics to improve disaster prevention efforts and minimise future losses. The provinces of Bắc Ninh, Bắc Giang, and the Northwest region, though not directly in the storm’s path, must maintain strict readiness to ensure public safety. Special attention should be paid to rainfall from the storm’s remnants, to prevent landslides that could pose a danger. VNS

Two rows of trees on Dương Văn Bé Street (Hai Bà Trưng District) were knocked down in large numbers.

Many ancient trees were uprooted due to the impact of Typhoon Yagi on the streets of Hà Nội.

A fallen tree completely blocked the road on Thành Công Street (Ba Đình), preventing vehicles from moving. Residents struggled as the tree obstructed their gate. Photo laodong.com.vn