Vietnam is reeling from Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful storm to hit Asia this year, which has claimed 24 lives and left 299 injured in northern regions. The typhoon slammed into the northeast coast on Saturday, unleashing catastrophic landslides and floods—and authorities warn more chaos could follow. 💔
Critical infrastructure like power grids and telecom networks collapsed in Quang Ninh and Haiphong, cutting off communities as rescue teams scramble to respond. 📉 ‘This is a race against time,’ one official said, as forecasts predict additional rainfall this week.
With over 10,000 homes damaged and roads submerged, the crisis highlights Southeast Asia’s vulnerability to extreme weather. 🌧️ Could this storm be a wake-up call for climate resilience? Share your thoughts below 👇
