The typhoon that struck northern Việt Nam last Saturday has claimed nearly 200 lives and left many missing, causing severe damage and impacting tourism.

In response to the severe impact of Typhoon Yagi, on several northern provinces of Vietnam, leaders from various countries and international organizations have extended their support to the Vietnamese government and people.

Nhat Tan ward in Hanoi has been severely impacted by historic flooding, leading to the destruction of peach and kumquat crops. Farmers face significant losses and a long recovery process.

The damage caused by Typhoon Yagi continues to escalate, prompting insurance companies to expedite appraisal and compensation processes for affected customers.

Stranded by floods, foreigners in Vietnam have found a unique way to contribute, assisting in relief efforts and helping flood-stricken communities in the northern provinces.

As of 7am on Friday he death toll and number of missing people due to Typhoon Yagi, floods, and landslides have surged to 336

Localities in northern region are continuing to make efforts to overcome the consequences of typhoon Yagi – the third one this year - helping people return to normal life.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has extended condolences to the people of Việt Nam suffering the devastating consequences of Typhoon Yagi.

The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) has dispatched a team of six experts from the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit to Vietnam and earmark 1 million CHF (about 1.1 million USD) to support people affected by Typhoon Yagi.

On September 12, the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said that water in many rivers, including Thao, Lo, Cau, Luc Nam, Thai Binh, Hoang Long and Hong (Red) Rivers is receding.

Vietnamese embassies and communities in Malaysia, South Africa, Germany, Algeria, and Hungary have launched donation drives to raise funds for people in difficult circumstances.

Relevant forces have so far retrieved 41 dead bodies from debris of the horrific flashfloods that struck Nu village of Lao Cai province on September 10, and search and rescue operations are going on to search for the remaining 54 missing people.

UNICEF has provided water supplies to government partners for distribution to households, hospitals, health facilities and schools in three of the most impacted provinces by typhoon Yagi in Vietnam, said UNICEF Vietnam Representative Silvia Danailov.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made a field trip to northern Yen Bai province, one of the most affected localities by typhoon Yagi and subsequent flash floods and landslides.

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) on September 11 announced that it has resumed electricity supply to more than 4.8 million customers out of over 5.9 million clients who have suffered from power outage due to Typhoon Yagi.

With a discharge rate of only 250 m³/s, the water release is unlikely to cause substantial flooding in the downstream regions of Vietnam.

Fundraising campaigns have been launched by Vietnamese embassies and associations in Thailand and Japan to support those affected by Typhoon Yagi at home.

South Korea has donated $2 million to help Vietnam recover from storm damage, while Japan is sending emergency supplies to assist flood-hit areas.

VietNamNet reporters have reached Nu Village (Phuc Khanh Commune, Bao Yen District, Lao Cai Province), documenting the tragic aftermath of the flood and the rescue efforts underway.

Residents of Da Nang have been working through the night to gather relief supplies for those affected by the recent severe flooding in northern provinces. Volunteer teams have already departed, pledging to return only when the waters have receded.