Lào Cai is the hardest-hit province with an additional two casualties recorded, bringing the total to 179.
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).
The northern provinces and Thanh Hóa will continue to experience rain, sometimes heavy, with levels ranging from 10-30mm, with some areas exceeding 70mm.
The northern region will continue to experience moderate to heavy rain, with some areas receiving very heavy rain and thunderstorms, with totals of 40-90mm generally, and locally over 200mm.
Việt Nam asked for timely updates on flood discharge schedules, including specific times and volumes.
Alert Level One was sounded in the vicinity of wards near the Hồng (Red) River on Tuesday at noon, as the Hà Nội People's Committee Vice Chairman stressed residents protection is critical.
Reports from the provinces and cities indicate that the remnants of Typhoon Yagi have brought prolonged heavy rains, leading to extensive flooding and isolated areas.
The United Nations predicts that developed countries globally emit about 65.4 million tonnes of electronic products each year. E-waste affects human health through soil, water, air pollution.
The eye of Typhoon Yagi swept through Hà Nội last night, leaving a trail of fallen trees in its wake.
While the storm has passed its most powerful stage and is quickly weakening into a tropical depression, people are urged to remain cautious against continued rainfall and winds.
Estimates showed that the industry used up 332,000 tonnes of packaging, of which 171,000 were made from plastic, in 2023.
Spanning a total area of 200,000 hectares, Việt Nam’s mangrove forests are believed to not only have socio-economic and biodiversity values, but also act as large carbon storage areas that help capture emissions.
Assistant Director-General of UNESCO for Natural Sciences Lidia Arthur Brito has commended Việt Nam for its significant contributions to UNESCO's natural science initiatives while meeting in Paris with Ambassador Nguyễn Thị Vân Anh, Permanent Representative of Việt Nam to UNESCO.
Early warning and early action to enhance resilience to natural disasters has been the consistent motto of Cà Mau Province for many years.
Ancient trees of Quảng Trị Province are strictly protected and monitored by traditional customs, with the participation of both the living and the deceased.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) has urged the Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính to establish five river basin committees to unify the efforts of ministries, sectors, and localities in improving water quality.
The Lâm Đồng Province People's Committee has directed relevant departments and branches to strengthen the monitoring and prevention of flash floods and landslides that may occur due to the impact of heavy rain.
The country’s rice granary is expected to have higher levels of floodwaters this year compared to the last two because the forecast is for plenty of rain.
