Typhoon Yagi leaves 141 dead, 59 missing in Vietnam’s northern region

This photo taken on Sept. 10, 2024 shows Long Bien Bridge in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi. As of Wednesday morning, Typhoon Yagi and the consequent landslides and floods had left 141 dead and 59 missing in Vietnam’s northern region, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development announced. (VNA via Xinhua)
HANOI, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) — As of Wednesday morning, Typhoon Yagi and the consequent landslides and floods had left 141 dead and 59 missing in Vietnam’s northern region, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development announced.
Among the fatalities, 29 were from Cao Bang Province, 45 from Lao Cai Province and 37 from Yen Bai Province.
Local authorities of Tuyen Quang province confirmed on Tuesday night that the dyke of Lo River running through Quyet Thang commune has broken due to rising river water, Vietnam News Agency reported.
Flood levels on the Red River in the capital Hanoi have surpassed warning level 2 out of three levels and is forecast to reach the highest level on Wednesday at noon, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting on early Wednesday.
The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting on Wednesday morning issued a warning over extremely high water levels on Thao River and quickly rising floods on several others. The center has warned against extremely high flood water on rivers in the north.
There is a high risk of flooding in low-lying riverside areas in the northern localities, while flash floods and landslides are forecast in the mountainous areas, said the center. ■

This photo taken on Sept. 11, 2024 shows flood submerged village houses in Chuong My District, Hanoi, Vietnam. As of Wednesday morning, Typhoon Yagi and the consequent landslides and floods had left 141 dead and 59 missing in Vietnam’s northern region, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development announced. (VNA via Xinhua)

This photo taken on Sept. 11, 2024 shows flood submerged village houses in Chuong My District, Hanoi, Vietnam. As of Wednesday morning, Typhoon Yagi and the consequent landslides and floods had left 141 dead and 59 missing in Vietnam’s northern region, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development announced. (VNA via Xinhua)

The water level of the Red River rises close to the bridge surface in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi, Sept. 10, 2024. As of Wednesday morning, Typhoon Yagi and the consequent landslides and floods had left 141 dead and 59 missing in Vietnam’s northern region, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development announced. (VNA via Xinhua)

People wades through flood water on the street in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi, Sept. 10, 2024. As of Wednesday morning, Typhoon Yagi and the consequent landslides and floods had left 141 dead and 59 missing in Vietnam’s northern region, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development announced. (VNA via Xinhua)

Riverside area is flooded by rising water in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi, Sept. 10, 2024. As of Wednesday morning, Typhoon Yagi and the consequent landslides and floods had left 141 dead and 59 missing in Vietnam’s northern region, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development announced. (VNA via Xinhua)

Rescue team members row boats to transfer trapped people in Yen Bai province, Vietnam, Sept. 10, 2024. As of Wednesday morning, Typhoon Yagi and the consequent landslides and floods had left 141 dead and 59 missing in Vietnam’s northern region, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development announced. (VNA via Xinhua)

This photo taken on Sept. 11, 2024 shows flood-affected residential areas in Thai Nguyen City, Thai Nguyen province, Vietnam. As of Wednesday morning, Typhoon Yagi and the consequent landslides and floods had left 141 dead and 59 missing in Vietnam’s northern region, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development announced. (VNA via Xinhua)

The rising river floods a large number of houses along the bank in Phu Tho province, Vietnam, Sept. 10, 2024. As of Wednesday morning, Typhoon Yagi and the consequent landslides and floods had left 141 dead and 59 missing in Vietnam’s northern region, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development announced. (VNA via Xinhua)

This photo taken on Sept. 10, 2024 shows houses flooded in Phu Tho province, Vietnam. As of Wednesday morning, Typhoon Yagi and the consequent landslides and floods had left 141 dead and 59 missing in Vietnam’s northern region, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development announced. (VNA via Xinhua)

This photo taken on Sept. 11, 2024 shows flood-affected areas in Hanoi, Vietnam. As of Wednesday morning, Typhoon Yagi and the consequent landslides and floods had left 141 dead and 59 missing in Vietnam’s northern region, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development announced. (VNA via Xinhua)

People wade through flood water on a street in Thai Nguyen City, Thai Nguyen province, Vietnam, Sept. 11, 2024. As of Wednesday morning, Typhoon Yagi and the consequent landslides and floods had left 141 dead and 59 missing in Vietnam’s northern region, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development announced. (VNA via Xinhua)

This photo taken on Sept. 10, 2024 shows a rising river in Thai Binh province, Vietnam. As of Wednesday morning, Typhoon Yagi and the consequent landslides and floods had left 141 dead and 59 missing in Vietnam’s northern region, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development announced. (VNA via Xinhua)