Widespread floods hit the north

September 10, 2024 - 20:58

Prolonged heavy rainfall caused by Typhoon Yagi has triggered widespread and severe flooding in the northern region. Many areas in Yên Bái and Thái Nguyên are submerged in water, while the rapid rise of the Red River triggers flooding in Hà Nội riverside communities.

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