Super Typhoon Yagi, striking northern Vietnam and southern China over the weekend, has led to widespread devastation, claiming over 60 lives due to various incidents triggered by the storm, as reported by both countries.
Reported by BNN Bloomberg, Super Typhoon Yagi, characterized by intense rainfall, has prompted severe landslides and flooding, toppling trees, and damaging local energy infrastructure. According to China’s Meteorological Authority, Yagi is the strongest autumn typhoon to hit the region since 1949.
The Vietnamese government reported at least 59 casualties and missing persons due to landslides and floods caused by Yagi, highlighting the severe impact on the area.
Yagi made landfall twice in China on Friday, initially striking Hainan and later Guangdong, classified as a category 4 hurricane in Hainan, indicating its massive destructive potential.
Although downgraded to a tropical depression by Sunday, heavy rains still posed threats to parts of Guangxi and Yunnan, as per Xinhua reports.
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In Hainan, about 93,000 hectares of farmland were affected, with a third rendered unharvestable. In northern Vietnam, floods destroyed over 120,000 hectares of rice and other crops, compounding the disaster’s impact.
In Vietnam, Yagi disrupted power supply and communication lines, with Northern Power Corp reporting over 5.7 million affected customers, although power was restored to 4.2 million by Sunday.
The devastation brought by Super Typhoon Yagi underscores the severe weather challenges faced by Vietnam and China. The typhoon not only claimed lives but also inflicted heavy economic losses, particularly in agriculture and infrastructure, demanding robust response and recovery efforts.
Super Typhoon Yagi has left a trail of destruction in Vietnam and China, resulting in the deaths and disappearance of over 60 people, widespread agricultural damage, and significant infrastructure destruction. This event highlights the increasing intensity and frequency of such natural disasters in the region.
Sources: Detik.com, CNN Indonesia (2024)
