Destroyed infrastructure and 46 dead: Aftermath of Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam

Typhoon Yagi has been recognized as the most powerful storm in Asia in 2024. According to preliminary government estimates released today, the typhoon has claimed the lives of 46 people. Currently, 22 individuals are reported missing due to landslides and floods.

The typhoon hit the northeastern coast of the country, an area home to both residential districts and major national and foreign industrial enterprises.

The storm left millions of households and businesses without electricity. Roads were flooded, homes destroyed, and economic activities in industrial zones halted.

Today, authorities reported that a bridge in Phu Tho province collapsed.

"This is normally a busy bridge, a key bridge in the province," said a senior official from the provincial transportation department.

There have been no reports of casualties following the bridge collapse. Initial investigations by the Vietnamese government revealed that eight vehicles were on the bridge at the time of the collapse.

In Haiphong, factories suffered from power outages and roof damage. Representatives of industrial parks, including DEEP C, said they are attempting to save equipment as they brace for more rain.

LG Electronics confirmed damages at its facilities, including a flooded warehouse. The company reported no injuries among its employees. The South Korean business association reported significant losses at Korean factories in the affected regions.

Vietnam's meteorological agency warned of new floods and landslides, as well as heavy rains in the capital, Hanoi. Around 5.7 million consumers lost power due to damaged lines. Electricity has been restored to 75% of subscribers, but forecasters' predictions suggest further outages are possible.

Earlier, it was reported that Typhoon Shanshan, which hit Japan on August 29, claimed the lives of three locals and caused significant infrastructure damage.