Severe aftermath of the weather event - Following the Typhoon, Death Toll and Missing Persons Increase in Vietnam
In Vietnam, the death toll and number of missing people are escalating following the catastrophic typhoon "Yagi". The most recent update from the disaster management agency reveals 143 fatalities, with 58 individuals still unaccounted for. The most potent tropical storm in decades lasted for a whopping 15 hours, predominantly affecting the northern region of the Southeast Asian nation during the weekend.
Most of the casualties occurred due to flash floods and landslides. Over 800 individuals were also wounded. Following a collapsed bridge north of the capital Hanoi on Monday, which saw several cars, trucks, and motorcycles plunge into the Red River, eight individuals remain untraced.
The river has now hit its highest water level in 16 years, as reported by the newspaper "VnExpress". Residents in adjacent residential areas in Hanoi were forced to evacuate their homes due to the floods overnight. Authorities anticipate the river level to keep climbing further.
The National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting had earlier ranked "Yagi" as the strongest storm in 30 years. Before striking Vietnam, the typhoon ravaged the Philippines and China, leaving a trail of deaths and destruction.
Heavy rain persists in various parts of the country
As per disaster management, the typhoon has demolished over 100,000 houses, many of which are entirely submerged. Hundreds of thousands of trees have been uprooted in numerous provinces. Moreover, around 800,000 livestock, primarily poultry and cattle, have succumbed to the disaster.
Heavy rainfall continued in specific areas of the country on Wednesday. Meteorologists forecast more heavy rainfall for the imminent days.
Tropical cyclones originate over warm sea water. Climate change increases the probability of powerful storms.
The search for the missing 58 individuals is currently being handled by The Commission, as they work to provide accurate information about the victims of the typhoon. Much of the damage caused by the typhoon, including the destroyed houses and uprooted trees, is being assessed and managed by The Commission to aid in recovery efforts.
