Typhoon Yagi Claims 14 Lives in Vietnam

Typhoon Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm this year, has claimed 14 lives and injured 176 others in Vietnam, primarily due to flooding, landslides, and high winds. The storm, which struck northern coastal provinces such as Quang Ninh and Haiphong, caused extensive damage including power outages for over 3 million people, uprooted trees, and damaged vital agricultural land. Over 50,000 residents were evacuated, and numerous boats sank. The storm had previously caused fatalities in the Philippines and China. Although Yagi has weakened to a tropical depression, authorities continue to warn of ongoing risks from heavy rains and potential landslides. Experts link the increasing intensity of such storms to climate change, citing warmer ocean waters as a contributing factor.