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According to the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development), Typhoon Yagi caused 14 deaths (4 in Quang Ninh, 2 in Hai Phong, 1 in Hai Duong, 1 in Hanoi, 4 in Hoa Binh, 1 in Yen Bai, and 1 in Lang Son); 1 person is missing due to flash floods (Bac Giang); and 220 people were injured.
Regarding property damage: 25 boats of various types sank at their moorings in Quang Ninh; many power and telecommunication poles were broken and collapsed; 5 sections of 500KV power lines, 31 220KV lines, and 97 110KV lines were damaged; Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Thai Binh, Hai Duong, and Hanoi experienced widespread power outages and communication disruptions; 7,394 houses were damaged; many shops, offices, and schools had their roofs blown off or were damaged; numerous advertising signs and urban trees were uprooted or broken…
With its incredibly strong winds, Typhoon Yagi caused extensive damage.
Typhoon No. 3 caused flooding and damage to 97,735 hectares of rice and 11,746 hectares of other crops; 6,902 hectares of fruit trees were damaged; and over 1,100 aquaculture cages were damaged or swept away (mainly in Quang Ninh). In addition, Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Thai Binh, Hai Duong, and Hanoi experienced widespread power outages and communication disruptions.
According to the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention and Control, despite outstanding results in responding to storms, the damage caused by storms remains significant, due to both subjective and objective factors such as:
Despite proactive measures implemented by local authorities to respond to Typhoon Yagi, the destructive power of the natural disaster exceeded all expectations. The typhoon, with wind gusts reaching levels 12 and 13, swept through provinces and cities for an extended period, causing severe consequences.
Despite the outstanding results in the implementation of storm response efforts, the damage caused by the storm remains very significant.
In particular, coastal areas are heavily affected by large waves and high tides. Many boats have sunk or been swept away, causing significant economic losses for fishermen. Unfortunately, some people, including boat owners and crew members, have not followed the authorities' recommendations, leading to regrettable consequences.
Given the prolonged heavy rainfall following Typhoon No. 3, which threatens to cause serious consequences, the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention and Control has requested localities to urgently implement comprehensive response measures. Specifically, localities need to maintain the ban on sea travel, strengthen inspections and reviews of areas at high risk of flooding and landslides, and prepare forces and equipment for emergency response.
In addition, addressing the aftermath of the storm and stabilizing people's lives should be given top priority. Only with close coordination between all levels of government and the people can we overcome this difficult period.
