296 people dead and missing in Việt Nam due to typhoon, floods, landslides

September 11, 2024 - 14:30

In particular, the northern mountainous province of Lào Cai reported the highest number of deaths/missing with a total of 155 people (53 dead, 102 missing).

4,000 households in the northern province of Phú Thọ have been relocated to safer areas as flooding spreads. — VNA/VNS Photo Tạ Toàn

HÀ NỘI — According to latest data, as of 1:30pm on September 11, the powerful typhoon Yagi and its aftermath caused heavy rains and landslides in the northern provinces and cities, resulting in 155 people dead and 141 still missing.

In particular, the northern mountainous province of Lào Cai reported the highest number of deaths/missing with a total of 155 people (53 dead, 102 missing).

Cao Bằng reported 52 people in Nguyên Bình District (29 dead, 23 missing). Yên Bái reported 44 people (40 dead, 4 missing).

The coastal province Quảng Ninh reported 13 dead (12 due to the typhoon, 1 swept away by floods).

Widespread flooding is ravaging the northern region as rainfall continues. Water levels in many regions are rising fast, forcing evacuation of households alongside the river sides and in low-lying areas. — VNS

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