Vietnam is grappling with the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi, which struck the country yesterday, resulting in at least 14 fatalities and 176 injuries. The storm has now been downgraded by Vietnam’s meteorological agency as it moves westward. However, authorities are still warning about potential flooding and landslides.
Described as one of the deadliest typhoons to hit the region in recent years, Yagi has left over 3 million people without electricity in northern Vietnam. The typhoon caused extensive damage, destroying nearly 3,300 buildings and affecting 120,000 hectares of rice and other crops. In addition, more than 5,000 hectares of fruit trees and over 1,000 aquaculture cages have been damaged. The storm has also led to the closure of four airports, resulting in numerous flight cancellations.
Before hitting Vietnam, Typhoon Yagi caused significant damage in Hainan, China, on Friday, where it flooded roads, uprooted trees, and disrupted power to over 800,000 homes. Earlier in the week, the typhoon claimed 16 lives in the Philippines, its initial point of impact.
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