Typhoon Yagi continues to wreak havoc across Asia. In Vietnam, bridges collapsed and cars and motorbikes fell into rivers. The death toll nationwide has risen to at least 35.
Several vehicles and motorbikes were reportedly swept away when a bridge collapsed in northern Vietnam. Four people were rescued from the floodwaters and taken to hospital, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc said. However, the remaining 13 are believed to be missing. There were no reports of deaths at first.
High water and very fast flow
According to media reports, rescuers are still working to find the missing person in Red River. Rescue efforts are still ongoing.
The politician added that the flooding and extremely fast ocean currents caused by Tropical Storm Yagi could be the cause. Deputy Environment Minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep said the typhoon’s impact was horrific, especially devastating in the northern mountainous region.
heaviness flood By the typhoon
Footage shared on social media shows the moment the bridge collapsed and the truck plunged into the water. The motorcyclist and the driver filming behind him were barely able to brake. Photos show parts of the complex bridge still standing, but most of it has disappeared into the brown floodwaters.
The bridge is located in Phu Tho Province, about 75km from the capital Hanoi. Typhoon Yagi swept Vietnam for 15 hours over the weekend, causing severe flooding in some areas.
Up to 400 litres of rain per square metre
The Vietnam Disaster Management Agency said the toll from the storm continued to rise, with 35 people dead and 24 missing. Official figures also said more than 300 people were injured.
The typhoon, which is considered Asia’s biggest typhoon this year, hit the northeastern coast of Korea last Saturday, causing severe damage. It has weakened to the point where it is only classified as a tropical depression since Sunday. However, the Korea Meteorological Administration warned that heavy rain could still cause flooding and landslides. Meteorologists expect some areas to see more than 400 liters of rain per square meter.
Yagi raged in the Philippines and southern China before making landfall in Vietnam. At least 20 people were killed and 26 were missing in the Philippines. In China, three people were reported dead and about 100 injured.
