Typhoon Yagi's death toll rises to 21, three remains missing

Severe flooding in Sơn Động District, the northern province of Bắc Giang, following the arrival of Typhoon Yagi. — VNA/VNS Photo

HÀ NỘI — Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful one in the East Sea in the past 30 years, ripped through northern Việt Nam on Saturday, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

According to the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention and Control (under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development), as of 6:00 pm on September 8th, Typhoon Yagi (Typhoon No.3) had caused 21 deaths -- six in Lào Cai Province from a landslide on Sunday, five in Quảng Ninh Province (including one soldier from Brigade 513, Military Region 3), two in Hải Phòng City, one in Hải Dương Province, one in Hà Nội, four in Hoà Bình, one in Yên Bái Province, and one in Lạng Sơn.

Three people were reported missing (one in Bắc Giang Province, and two in Tuyên Quang Province).

229 people were injured, with the northeastern coastal provinces of Quảng Ninh and Hải Phòng bearing the brunt with 157 and 40 people, respectively.

A total of 8,017 houses were damaged, according to the report.

In terms of maritime damage, 25 boats of various types were sunk at anchorage points in Quảng Ninh; five 500kV power lines, 31 220kV power lines, and 97 110kV power lines experienced failures. Widespread power outages and communication disruptions occurred in Quảng Ninh, Hải Phòng, Thái Bình, Hải Dương, and Hà Nội.

Regarding agriculture and fisheries, 109,382ha of rice were flooded and damaged (Thái Bình and Hải Dương provinces suffering the most).

Trees fallen on a car parked in Linh Đàm urban area, Hà Nội, due to Typhoon Yagi. — VNA/VNS Photo Trần Việt

17,921ha of crops along with 6,902 hectares of fruit trees were damaged or flooded. Over 1,100 fish cages were damaged or washed away (primarily in Quảng Ninh).

The remnants of Typhoon No. 3 continue to cause heavy rains in northern provinces, especially in the Northwest region, with rainfall ranging from 100 to 200mm, with some areas reaching 400mm.

To quickly stabilise the lives of residents, restore production, and respond to post-typhoon heavy rains, the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention and Control stressed that no one should return to fishing boats, cages, or guard huts until safety is ensured.

Youth volunteers take part in cleanup efforts in the northern mountainous province of Lạng Sơn following the typhoon's passing. — VNA/VNS Photo

Efforts are focused on addressing the damage caused by the typhoon; ensuring the provision of sufficient food, clean water, and preventing hunger and cold among the affected population, while forces will be mobilised to help people repair houses, clean the environment, and prevent disease outbreaks.

Resources will be prioritised for the repair of schools and hospitals; cleaning and preparing schools for students to return to classes.

In northern mountainous areas, emergency forces are needed to inspect and review residential areas near rivers, streams, low-lying areas, and high-risk zones for flooding, flash floods, and landslides to proactively evacuate residents to safe places. — VNS

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and a Government delegation on Sunday visited inspected the extent of damages in Quảng Ninh Province, one of the two localities affected by Typhoon Yagi alongside Hải Phòng. — VNA/VNS Photo