Vietnam Struggles with Flooding as Typhoon Yagi Hits. The death toll from Super Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam climbed to nine, with more missing after a landslide struck the central region. Torrential rains, triggered by the typhoon, caused a landslide that buried several homes in a mountainous village. Rescue teams are working around the clock to find survivors, but ongoing rain and tough terrain are slowing their progress.
Typhoon Yagi made landfall earlier this week, bringing heavy rains, strong winds, and severe flooding across central Vietnam. Local authorities evacuated thousands from flood-prone areas as rivers overflowed, submerging roads and cutting off access to many regions. The storm damaged infrastructure, with houses destroyed and power lines down across multiple provinces.
Officials confirmed that nine people died due to the landslide, while several others remain missing. A local rescue official said, “We are searching for survivors, but the continued rain is making it harder. The risk of more landslides is increasing.” Rescue efforts continue despite the challenging conditions.
The storm’s impact has been widespread. Many families have lost their homes, and roads remain impassable in several areas. Floodwaters have inundated crops, creating concerns about food shortages. Vietnam’s government declared a state of emergency in the hardest-hit provinces and deployed humanitarian aid, including food, water, and shelter, to those displaced by the storm.
Super Typhoon Yagi is one of the most powerful storms to hit Vietnam in recent years. Meteorologists warn that more heavy rain is expected in the coming days, which could further worsen conditions. As the storm continues to move inland, neighboring countries like Laos and Cambodia have also issued flood warnings.
Vietnam’s disaster response teams are urging residents in at-risk areas to stay alert and follow evacuation orders. The government has mobilized military units to assist with rescue efforts and deliver emergency supplies. With more storms likely during the typhoon season, authorities are working to minimize further casualties and damage.
The country braces for the storm’s lingering effects while rescue efforts continue in the hardest-hit areas.
