Vietnam faced severe flooding and destruction following Typhoon Yagi on Monday, which has been described as a “disaster” for the country’s essential manufacturing sector.
Yagi, the strongest typhoon to hit northern Vietnam in three decades, made landfall on Saturday, with winds surpassing 149 kilometers (92 miles) per hour. The storm caused extensive damage, downing bridges, ripping off roofs, and impacting factories.
Power blackouts and flooding severely disrupted operations in northern Vietnam, a significant production hub for global companies such as Samsung and Foxconn.
The storm resulted in the deaths of 21 people, with state media reporting 247 injuries. In addition, 1.5 million people remained without electricity on Monday. A major bridge over the Red River in northern Phu Tho province collapsed, leaving several missing.
Further, 2,400 households in Yen Bai province were evacuated as floodwaters rose dangerously high. Authorities warned that 130 areas across 17 cities and provinces were at high risk of further flooding and landslides.
Vietnam’s northern region, crucial for global supply chains, faced significant challenges as key factories were disrupted by the storm.
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