Heavy rain and flooding following Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam have caused at least 59 deaths and significant disruptions to businesses and factories in the northern industrial hubs. The typhoon made landfall on Saturday, weakening to a tropical depression, with nine initial deaths reported. The subsequent floods and landslides have resulted in at least 50 more deaths, with dangerously high water levels in several rivers in northern Vietnam. A bridge collapse in Phu Tho province caused multiple vehicles to fall into the river, with three people rescued and 13 others missing.
Businesses in Haiphong province are facing extensive damage to factories, with roofs blown off and equipment damaged. Some companies are still without electricity, hindering their ability to resume production. The industrial hubs of Haiphong and Quang Ninh provinces are still without power due to toppled electricity poles.
Typhoon Yagi, the strongest to hit Vietnam in decades, caused widespread devastation across the country, with continuing downpours increasing the risk of floods and landslides. The prime minister visited Haiphong and announced a recovery package to aid the city in its efforts to rebuild.
The typhoon also caused significant damage in the Philippines and southern China, leading to further deaths and infrastructure losses totaling millions of dollars. Storms like Typhoon Yagi are becoming more severe due to climate change, with warmer ocean waters providing more energy to fuel storms, resulting in increased wind speeds and rainfall.
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