Vietnam estimates damages of $3.31Billions from typhoon Yagi
Asia’s strongest storm this year, typhoon Yagi, caused damages estimated at VND81.5 trillion (US$3.31 billion) across northern Vietnam, or twice as much as previous estimates, state media said on Saturday.
Government unveils recovery plan, as typhoon losses hit $2 billion
As of September 17, official reports show typhoon Yagi and subsequent flooding and landslides has left 329 people and missing, while 1,929 people were injured.
Vietnam’s typhoon Yagi death toll passes 260, scores still missing
The death toll in Vietnam from typhoon Yagi and the landslides and flash floods it triggered rose to 262 on Saturday, authorities said, as flood waters receded and search efforts pressed on.
Vietnam’s death toll from typhoon rises to 233
The death toll in the aftermath of a typhoon in Vietnam has climbed to 233 as rescue workers recover more bodies from areas hit by landslides and flash floods.
Floods, landslides hit Vietnam as typhoon toll hits 197
Several Hanoi districts have been inundated on Thursday as floods and landslides continued to affect areas in northern Vietnam with the death toll from Typhoon Yagi climbing to 197.
Typhoon Yagi : more than 140 dead in Vietnam as flood waters threaten central Hanoi
Residents of capital evacuated and school students told to stay at home while entire village reportedly buried by landslide in northern Vietnam.
Floods inundate north Vietnam as typhoon toll climbs
Severe floods are expected to inundate parts of Vietnam’s north, including the capital Hanoi as the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful storm to hit Asia so far in 2024, continues to extract a deadly toll.
Bridge collapses in Vietnam as typhoon kills 35
Typhoon Yagi has left dozens dead in northern Vietnam and widespread damage as it churns westwards, and the weather agency is warning of more floods and landslides.
Super typhoon Yagi kills four in Vietnam
Super Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful storm in Asia this year, has killed at least four people after making landfall in northern Vietnam.
Typhoon Yagi aims at northern Vietnam with 166 kph winds
Typhoon Yagi, packing winds of 166 km per hour, is moving at a speed of about 15-20 kph and forecast to reach mainland Quang Ninh and Hai Phong in northern Vietnam Saturday afternoon.
Yagi becomes strongest typhoon in South China Sea in 30 years
Super typhoon Yagi has been identified as the most powerful storm to hit the South China Sea in the past three decades, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
Tropical depression strengthens into storm off central Vietnam
The tropical depression above central Vietnam’s waters evolved into a storm Wednesday noon, with maximum wind speed of 74 kph.
Vietnam prepares for arrival of Super Typhoon Noru
Vietnam’s northern and central provinces have been told to prepare for super typhoon Noru, which is heading in a northwest direction with wind speeds of up to 183km per hour.
Woman receives nine cents in storm aid
A woman in the central province of Quang Nam spent an afternoon to access storm damage support, only to receive VND2,000 (9 US cents).
Vietnam should expect heavy storms in September
10-13 storms could form in the East Sea this year, with around half expected to hit mainland Vietnam, meteorologists warned.
Vietnam crop prices spike in a stormy autumn
Severe fall weather in Vietnam from the La Nina effect has delayed harvests and shipments, drastically pushing up prices of mainstay agricultural exports.
Saigon braces for heavy flooding by river tides
HCMC will see river tides rise to 1.74 – 1.76 meters on Monday, the highest levels this year, and flood many low-lying areas, the weather office has warned.
Vietnam bracing for Typhoon Vamco as death toll in Philippines rises to 53
Provinces plan to evacuate 468,000 people in preparation for the 13th storm due to hit the Southeast Asian country this year
US offers additional $2mn in relief for Vietnam to overcome natural disasters’ consequences
The United States has decided to provide Vietnam with an additional aid package worth US$2 million to help the country surmount the damage caused by recent natural disasters, said U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo.
Typhoon, landslides leave 35 dead, dozens missing in Vietnam
A typhoon that officials said was the most powerful to hit Vietnam in 20 years blew away from the country on Thursday after setting off landslides, sinking boats and knocking out power to at least 1.7 million people.
Storm Molave enters East Sea, heads for central Vietnam
Storm Molave entered the East Sea Monday morning and is expected to pack winds of 150 kph before making landfall near Da Nang in the next few days.