Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:28am on 11 Sep 2024,Wednesday Weather & Environment
Thousands of residents in Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, have been evacuated due to severe flooding caused by Typhoon Yagi. The storm, which made landfall on Saturday, brought heavy rain and strong winds, causing the Red River to overflow. At least 143 people have died, and widespread damage has been reported. Residents described the flooding as the worst in 30 years, with entire streets submerged. Schools have closed, and low-lying areas have been evacuated. Authorities are working to mitigate the disaster, as the city struggles to recover from the devastating impact of Typhoon Yagi.
