Typhoon Yagi hit Vietnam, causing at least 59 deaths due to floods and landslides. The storm made landfall on Saturday and weakened to a tropical depression, but heavy rain continued to cause damage. A bridge in Phu Tho province collapsed, along with several cars and trucks falling into the river. Many businesses in Haiphong province were affected by the storm, with factories damaged and production halted. Power outages in Haiphong and Quang Ninh provinces further hampered recovery efforts for industrial hubs. The Vietnamese government approved a $4.62 million recovery package for Haiphong. The storm also caused damage in the Philippines and China before hitting Vietnam. Climate change is leading to stronger storms like Typhoon Yagi, with warmer ocean waters providing more energy to fuel storms. The impact of the typhoon in Vietnam resulted in significant infrastructure damage and loss of life, highlighting the need for climate resilience and disaster preparedness in the region.
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