Typhoon Yagi Death Toll Rises to 143 in Northern Vietnam, 58 Still Missing

Hanoi, Vietnam – The Vietnamese government confirms that the death toll of Typhoon Yagi has risen to 143 and 58 people still remain missing. The powerful storm swept through northern Vietnam, giving way to an unprecedented amount of destruction across several northern provinces and sending debris floating everywhere.

Widespread Damage to Crops and Infrastructure
The Ministry of Agriculture estimates that about 210,000 hectares of crops have been razed by the typhoon and this is hitting hard the livelihood of farmers in the areas where the storm happened. Still, damage assessment is underway, but it is evident Typhoon Yagi hit agriculture and infrastructures substantially. In some areas, roads, bridges, and homes have been destroyed or completely swept away.

Concern over Landslide
The Vietnamese authorities have yet to confirm if the death toll was already inclusive of those who reportedly died from landslides triggered by heavy rainfall brought about by Typhoon Yagi. Landslides remained an ongoing threat, particularly for those mountainous areas within northern Vietnam, where many communities in the area have been cut off due to closed roads and saturated ground.

Rescue and Relief Operations Ongoing
Rescue operations are ongoing as the search teams traverse the most affected areas for survivors. The local authorities have trooped in with teams to deliver food, water, and medical supplies to the communities. Choppers have been used to reach isolated places where access by roads has been made impossible due to landslides and floods.

Response by Government
The government announced that it would take urgent financial support to the victims of the disaster. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for all-out efforts to ensure aid delivered to the poorest and most devastated communities. He asked the local authorities to take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of the residents in areas still facing a risk from potential landslides and flooding.

Typhoon Yagi has brought in devastating effects over northern Vietnam, and the death toll is continuing to rise. While rescue efforts are well underway, the country prepares for more challenges within the next days. The extent of the damage, plus the continuous threat of landslides, means recovery will likely be long and difficult.