Vietnamese authorities evacuated about 50,000 residents from high-risk areas, closed four airports including those in Hanoi and Hai Phong, and deployed nearly 500,000 soldiers for disaster prevention. The famous Ha Long Bay tourist area in Quang Ninh province suspended cruise operations. Over 3,200 houses were damaged, 120,000 hectares of rice fields were flooded, and more than 1,000 fish farms suffered losses.
A Vietnamese meteorological official stated, "Yagi was the strongest typhoon to hit Vietnam in the last 30 years." Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh directed all departments and local governments to focus on protecting lives and property. Before reaching Viet Nam, Yagi caused four deaths and 95 injuries in China, and 20 deaths with 22 people missing in the Philippines.
Although Yagi weakened to a tropical depression as it moved through northwest Viet Nam, authorities warned of potential floods and landslides due to heavy rainfall. The typhoon's impact extends beyond Viet Nam, highlighting the severe weather challenges faced by multiple countries in the region.
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