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9/8/2024 9:41:31 AM

Yagi weakens into tropical depression, death toll rises to 17 in northern Vietnam

Typhoon Yagi has lost its strength into a tropical depression after blasting the north-eastern part of Vietnam, causing havoc to local life and property. At least 17 people have been killed by the disaster

Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc to local property in Ha Long city of Quang Ninh province

At 4 a.m. on September 8, the tropical depression was sweeping across Son La province in the north-western region, with winds gusting 39-49 kmh.

In the coming hours, the tropical depression will continue moving west-northwest, passing through Son La and Dien Bien before entering Laos. It will continue to weaken into a low pressure area and gradually dissipate.

After making landfall in Hai Phong and Quang Ninh, Yagi also caused significant damage as it swept across Hai Duong province and Hanoi capital.

There were numerous casualties and substantial property damage. Hundreds of trees were uprooted and brought down across streets. Glass windows of many apartments were shattered by strong winds.

According to preliminary statistics, Yagi, considered the strongest storm in the past 30 years, has left 17 dead across northern localities, including four in Hoa Binh, three in Quang Ninh province, three in Hai Duong province, three in Hanoi capita, and one in Hai Phong city.

As for property damage, the areas directly hit by Yagi have been left in ruins, and the extent of the damage has yet to be fully assessed.

Strong winds bring down a big tree in Gia Lam district of Hanoi capital

Though Yagi is weakening into a tropical depression, it will continue to bring heavy rain to north-western localities.

Mai Van Khiem, director of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting emphasized the danger posed by the wide circulation of Yagi, which has encompassed both the northern and north-central regions of Vietnam.

There is a very high risk of flash floods and landslides in the northern mountainous provinces, particularly in Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Lang Son, Cao Bang, Bac Kan, Yen Bai, Lai Chau, Son La, Hoa Binh, and Thanh Hoa, he warned.

Currently, relevant forces have fanned out to assist residents with a post-storm cleanup campaign.

According to statistics from the Hà Nội Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue, Typhoon Yagi caused significant damage, toppling many trees and leading to casualties and property damage in inner-city areas of Hà Nội.

By VOV