Water levels remained high in Vietnam’s Red River in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi. The death toll reached almost 200, with dozens reported missing.
Strongest storm in Asia this year
Typhoon Yagi, which made landfall on Saturday was the strongest storm to hit Asia this year. It had winds of up to 149 kph (92 mph). It weakened on Sunday, but rainfall has continued with river levels still remaining high.
“I never thought my house would be under water this deep. My clothes and furniture are all under the water. Many things were floating around too but luckily I closed the doors so nothing was washed away,” Hoang Van Ty told the Reuters news agency in Thai Nguyen province, where floods are receding in some parts.
In Lao Cai province a flash flood swept Nu Village on Tuesday, Vietnam News Agency reported. It killed 46, with 55 reported missing. Authorities said 300 soldiers and 359 local officials were part of the search and rescue effort.
A bridge collapsed in Phu Tho province on Monday, killing dozens who were on the bridge in vehicles.
The typhoon has affected Haiphong and Quang Ninh provinces as well, disrupting power and halting production in factories.
Australia, Japan, South Korea and the US are sending aid to Vietnam.
On Thursday, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong pledged $3 million Australian dollars (€1.7 million) to Vietnam for humanitarian relief, emergency supplies and other essential services.
Experts say climate change and rising ocean temperatures have made storms more intense in recent years.
Credit: DW News
