Typhoon Impact: Typhoon Yagi has weakened but caused significant damage, including at least three deaths in Hanoi, widespread flooding, and damage to thousands of trees and homes.
Ongoing Risks: Authorities have warned of continued heavy rainfall, potential flooding, and landslides in northern Vietnam. Preliminary reports indicate the storm has claimed at least seven lives and left dozens injured since making landfall.
Airport Resumption: Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi has resumed operations after being closed on Saturday morning due to the storm, aiding in the recovery and relief efforts.
Hanoi, September 8, 2024 — The Vietnamese government has reported that Typhoon Yagi has significantly weakened after causing considerable damage across northern Vietnam. The storm, which struck with intense force, has resulted in the deaths of at least three individuals in Hanoi and widespread flooding throughout the region. The powerful winds of the typhoon uprooted thousands of trees and caused extensive damage to homes and infrastructure.
Authorities are cautioning residents about the ongoing risk of heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides as the storm's effects continue to be felt. Since making landfall on Saturday afternoon, Typhoon Yagi has claimed at least seven lives and left dozens more injured, according to preliminary assessments. The storm's severe impact underscores the vulnerability of the region to extreme weather events.
In response to the storm's disruption, Noi Bai International Airport, the busiest airport in northern Vietnam, has reopened after being closed earlier on Saturday morning. The resumption of airport operations is a crucial step towards normalizing transportation and facilitating the delivery of aid and support to affected areas.
Emergency services and local authorities are actively engaged in relief efforts, working to address the immediate needs of those impacted by the typhoon and to mitigate further risks associated with ongoing severe weather conditions. The situation remains fluid, with continued monitoring and response efforts aimed at minimizing the impact of the storm on communities throughout northern Vietnam.