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Telecommunications networks in northern Vietnam's mountain provinces are being rapidly restored after Typhoon Yagi caused widespread damage, with hundreds of base transceiver stations (BTS) now back online.
As of September 12, Typhoon Yagi has claimed 325 lives through floods and landslides in Northern Vietnam. The disaster has struck hardest in Lao Cai, with 177 reported dead or missing.
Severe flooding in areas near the Red River has prompted emergency evacuations in Hanoi. With water levels rising above 1 meter, families are rushing to relocate children, elderly, and essential belongings to safer locations.
As heavy rains and floods ravage northern Vietnam, the Air Force’s Regiment 916 is ready to deploy helicopters for search, rescue, and relief missions, prioritizing the safety of affected communities.
Prices have remained mostly stable as Hanoi is left reeling from the damage caused by Super Typhoon Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm this year.
Typhoon Yagi and its subsequent flash floods and landslides have so far left 141 dead and 59 missing in northern Vietnam, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Up to 201 people have been reported dead or missing, including 143 confirmed dead and 58 missing due to Typhoon Yagi and subsequent floods by September 11 morning.
Amidst the serious flooding in some northern localities under the impact of super typhoon Yagi, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has swiftly sought close cooperation with China in flood prevention.
The Presidium of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee on September 10 launched a campaign in support of victims of Typhoon Yagi in Hanoi on September 10 with Party General Secretary and State President To Lam attending.
As water levels rise along the major rivers surrounding Hanoi, residents and authorities remain on high alert. With torrential rains upstream, the risk of severe flooding continues to grow, threatening communities along the rivers' banks.
Professor Le Ngoc Thach, a visiting lecturer at the University of Science, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, has donated VND1 billion ($40,000) to support those affected by the recent floods in Northern Vietnam.
A wedding in Bac Ninh has gained widespread attention online after the groom and his entourage waded through floodwaters to reach the bride’s house in Bac Giang.
Authorities in Lao Cai Province are working to determine the number of people missing after a landslide caused the collapse of the operations building at the Southeast Asia - Nam Luc Hydropower Plant.
A catastrophic flash flood has engulfed the entire village of Lang Nu in Phuc Khanh Commune, Bao Yen District, Lao Cai, leaving 15 people dead and over 100 missing. Rescue efforts are underway in the isolated area.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has decided to bestow the third-class Fatherland Protection Order upon Colonel Nguyen Dinh Khiem, who lost his life while assisting residents in Quang Ninh to cope with super typhoon Yagi.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 9 issued a decision on allocating 100 billion VND (some 4 million USD) from the 2024 central budget reserve to support five provinces affected by typhoon Yagi.
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake occurred in Kon Plong district, the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum on September 10, with no casualties or property damage reported, according to the Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Centre.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged Bac Giang province's authorities to balance disaster recovery efforts with maintaining economic activity, especially in industrial zones, as the province is a key industrial hub in northern Vietnam.
In just a few hours on September 7, typhoon Yagi swept over Hanoi, leaving not only material damage but also emotional impacts on many people.
In the wake of severe landslides and floods in Sa Pa, many local businesses have come forward to offer free accommodation and meals to tourists and residents stranded by the harsh weather conditions.