9 September 2024
Vietnam death toll from Typhoon Yagi jumps to 59
Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful storm to hit northern Vietnam in 30 years, has caused widespread devastation, killing 59 people and injuring 247. The typhoon brought severe flooding, landslides, and power outages, affecting 5.7 million customers. It severely impacted Vietnam’s manufacturing sector, a crucial part of the global supply chain. The storm also caused deaths in China and the Philippines. Authorities are working to manage flooding and restore power, while climate change is intensifying typhoons in the region. READ FULL