Storm in Vietnam Causes Destruction with 59 Deaths, including Bus and Bridge Sweeped Away by Flooding

Typhoon Yagi hit Vietnam causing widespread destruction, including a collapsed bridge and a bus being swept away by floodwaters. At least 59 people have died in the country, with more casualties reported due to flooding and landslides. The storm disrupted businesses in northern industrial hubs, with factories and industrial units suffering damage and millions of dollars in losses. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited affected areas and approved a recovery package of $4.62 million for the port city of Haiphong. The typhoon was the strongest to hit Vietnam in decades, with continuing downpours resulting in heightened risk of floods and landslides. The storm also caused significant damage in the Philippines and southern China before making landfall in Vietnam. Climate change is believed to be a factor in the increased intensity of storms like Typhoon Yagi, with warmer ocean waters fueling stronger storms with heavier rainfall. Cleanup efforts are underway in Vietnam, but the full extent of the damage and loss caused by the typhoon is still being assessed.

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