Typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam, leaving 24 dead and dozens injured

The Vietnamese government recently announced that Typhoon Yagi struck the northern part of the country, claiming 24 lives and injuring 299 others. The typhoon hit after heavy rainfall in the region.

According to official sources, Vietnamese media reported that the storm hit the country’s north on Saturday, September 8. Officials have described this storm as one of the most powerful to have affected the region in the past decade.

The storm has also caused power outages affecting three million people and significant damage to over 116,000 hectares of farmland, including rice and fruit crops. Additionally, it has disrupted flights and closed at least four airports.

The storm, which struck after noon yesterday, brought strong winds up to 149 kilometers per hour to northern Vietnam. The Vietnamese meteorological agency has warned about potential flooding and landslides in the affected areas.

In light of the devastation, recovery and relief efforts are expected to be extensive. Authorities will likely focus on restoring essential services and supporting the affected communities. T

The scale of the damage highlights the need for both immediate and long-term assistance to help those impacted by this severe weather event.

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