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Typhoon Yagi: Nature's Fury Unleashed! 🌪️

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Super Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc in Vietnam, leaving a trail of destruction and numerous casualties. What can we learn from this storm? 🌧️😢

Super Typhoon Yagi was the tidal wave of distress that swept across Vietnam this month, striking with such ferocity that it left state officials and citizens alike reeling from its wake. Slamming into the picturesque northern provinces, the storm is recorded as one of the mightiest to hit the region in a decade, rocking boats, ripping rooftops off homes, and ultimately triggering devastating landslides. With winds roaring up to 203 km/h (126 mph), the storm was a force of nature that defied the typical tranquility of Vietnam’s tropical climate.

As rescue teams raced against time and nature, the aftermath painted a grim picture. Reports indicate that at least 14 lives were tragically lost and 176 individuals left injured due to the storm's relentless chaos. The heavy rainfall that followed also raised alarm bells, with officials warning of potential flooding and further landslides. The immense power of Typhoon Yagi was felt far and wide, not only in Vietnam but across neighboring countries. From China to the Philippines, the storm's reach spoke volumes about the challenges posed by climate variability.

In the days that followed, the storm, while downgraded to a tropical depression, continued to threaten areas with heavy rains and flooding. Crusaders of hope — the local residents and authorities — banded together to mitigate the destruction and support those in dire need. Each gust of wind carried tales of resilience, a hopeful narrative in a time marred by loss. It reminded us that while nature’s wrath can be fierce, the human spirit is an indomitable force that strives to rebuild, recover, and regain stability.

With Typhoon Yagi now serving as a stark reminder of the world we live in, we can reflect on the lessons it provides. Disasters like these highlight the importance of adequate preparedness and efficient evacuation plans; it's not just about how powerful nature can be, but how well we react when it strikes. Remember, when it comes to storms, let's not just prepare for the eye of the hurricane, but also the aftermath that follows. And speaking of storms, did you know that the strongest typhoon ever recorded in the Pacific, Typhoon Haiyan, had winds of over 315 km/h? Let’s hope we don’t have any more storms like that anytime soon!

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Super Typhoon Yagi triggers landslide in Vietnam killing nine (Aljazeera.com)

One of the most powerful typhoons to hit Vietnam in a decade ripped roofs off buildings, sank boats and caused flooding.

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Typhoon Yagi kills 14 in Vietnam as officials warn of heavy rain and ... (Braintree and Witham Times)

More than 170 others were injured when Typhoon Yagi slammed into the country's north, state media said.

Vietnam - Super Typhoon Yagi update (Government of Vietnam, DG ... (ReliefWeb)

News and Press Release in English on Viet Nam about Tropical Cyclone; published on 8 Sep 2024 by ECHO.

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Typhoon Yagi kills dozens in Vietnam, China, Philippines (CNN)

Typhoon Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm this year, was downgraded to a tropical depression on Sunday, after wreaking havoc in northern Vietnam, ...

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Nine die in Vietnam landslide (The Punch)

Super Typhoon Yagi ripped roofs off buildings, sank boats and triggered landslides in Vietnam, leaving nine people dead as of Sunday, after tearing through ...

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Typhoon Yagi kills 14 in Vietnam as officials warn of heavy rain that ... (The Washington Post)

Vietnamese state media say at least 114 people have died and 176 others injured after Typhoon Yagi slammed the country's north, as officials warned of heavy ...

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At least 14 killed, 176 injured in Vietnam by super typhoon Yagi (The Star Online)

HANOI: Super typhoon Yagi that swept through northern mountainous localities over the weekend killed at least 14 people and injured 176 others, according to ...

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Yagi kills 14 in Vietnam as officials warn of rain that can cause flooding (Business Standard)

At least 14 people have died and 176 others injured in Vietnam after Typhoon Yagi slammed the country's north, state media said Sunday, as officials warned ...

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Typhoon Yagi latest: Strongest storm to hit Asia this year kills 14 in ... (The Independent)

Although Yagi has weakened into a tropical depression, meteorologists caution against floods, flash floods in streams, and landslides on steep slopes, ...

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Typhoon Yagi kills 14 in Vietnam as officials warn of heavy rain and ... (Largs and Millport Weekly News)

More than 170 others were injured when Typhoon Yagi slammed into the country's north, state media said.

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Typhoon Yagi kills four after making landfall in Vietnam (BBC News)

The storm hit Hai Phong and Quang Ninh provinces with winds of up to 203 km/h (126 mph) on Saturday morning, the Indo-Pacific Tropical Cyclone Warning Center ...

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Typhoon Yagi kills 14 in Vietnam as officials warn of heavy rain and ... (Impartial Reporter)

More than 170 others were injured when Typhoon Yagi slammed into the country's north, state media said.

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Typhoon Yagi weakens after hitting Vietnam's capital Hanoi (The Straits Times)

Rescue workers stand due to the impact of Typhoon Yagi, in Do Son district, Hai Phong city, Vietnam, September 7, 2024. REUTERS/Minh Nguyen.

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Typhoon Yagi's Vietnam death toll rises to 14, including family of 4 ... (South China Morning Post)

The typhoon left a trail of destruction and two dozen people dead across southern China and the Philippines before ravaging Vietnam.

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Typhoon 'Yagi' hits Northern Vietnam: At least 14 dead and 180 ... (AzerNews)

Typhoon "Yagi" has struck northern Vietnam, resulting in at least 14 deaths and over 180 injuries, Azernews reports citing the National Committee for ...

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Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc to infrastructure, factories in Vietnam (Reuters)

Typhoon Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm this year, was downgraded to a tropical depression on Sunday, after wreaking havoc in northern Vietnam, ...

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Typhoon Yagi Kills at Least 14 in Vietnam as Officials Warn of Heavy ... (TIME)

Described by Vietnamese officials as one of the most powerful typhoons to hit the region over the last decade, Yagi left more than 3 million people without ...

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Super Typhoon Yagi toll rises to 9 in Vietnam after landslide (The Japan Times)

Yagi, which has devastated infrastructure and uprooted trees, made landfall in northern Vietnam on Saturday, packing winds exceeding 149 kilometers per ...

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Typhoon Yagi kills 14 in Vietnam as officials warn of heavy rain and ... (PBS NewsHour)

At least 14 people have died and 176 others injured in Vietnam after Typhoon Yagi slammed the country's north, state media said Sunday, as officials warned ...

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Typhoon Yagi weakens after leaving dozens dead in Vietnam ... (The Business Times)

TYPHOON Yagi weakened to a tropical depression on Sunday, after killing more than a dozen people, tearing roofs off buildings, sinking boats and triggering ...

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Vietnam's green tourism strategy aims for net zero by 2050 (Travel Daily News Asia)

Vietnam aims for net zero tourism by 2050, focusing on green transformation and sustainability as highlighted at the ITE HCMC 2024 forum.

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StanChart Names First Local as CEO in Vietnam (finews.asia)

London-headquartered Standard Chartered has announced the appointment of a new CEO for its Vietnam unit.

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Typhoon Yagi: dozens dead in Vietnam in region's most powerful ... (The Guardian)

Weather agency warns of more floods and landslides after 299 injured in storm that made landfall on Sunday.

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Typhoon Yagi leaves dozens dead in Vietnam, pounds infrastructure (The Straits Times)

Thirty-five people have died and 24 are missing, mostly because of landslides and floods triggered by the typhoon, Vietnam's disaster management agency said.

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Typhoon Yagi Weakens After Killing 21 in Vietnam (The New York Times)

The storm was downgraded to a tropical depression after churning across the country's north. Earlier, it left 24 dead in China and the Philippines.

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Vietnam's death toll from Typhoon Yagi rises to 24, govt says (Reuters)

Typhoon Yagi and the landslides and floods it triggered have killed at least 24 people and injured another 299 in northern Vietnam on the weekend, ...

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Bridge collapses as more rain falls in Vietnam & storm deaths rise to ... (Business Standard)

A bridge collapsed Monday as more rain fell on northern Vietnam from a former typhoon that caused landslides, flooding, power outages and at least 21 deaths ...

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Vietnam: Free Journalist Arrested for Dissent (Human Rights Watch)

The Vietnamese authorities should immediately drop all charges and release the prominent blogger Nguyen Vu Binh.

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Partnerships for disease prevention in Vietnam announced (News - The University of Sydney)

The Sydney Vietnam Institute has launched two important public health programs in Hanoi, with support from the Australian Government.

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FPT International Telecom Co. Ltd. wins Vietnam Technology ... (Asian Business Review)

The capacity expansion of its data centres have brought important benefits to customers, businesses, and industries.

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Super Typhoon Yagi kills 30 in China and Vietnam; damage set to ... (The Japan Times)

The typhoon has caused 11.9 billion yuan of damage to Hainan's agriculture, while in northern Vietnam, flooding destroyed over 120000 hectares of crops.

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