New Delhi: A major disaster struck northern Vietnam as a busy bridge collapsed into the Red River following the devastating impact of super typhoon Yagi. The powerful storm, with wind speeds reaching 203 km/h, caused the collapse, sending 10 cars and 2 scooters plunging into the river below.Rescue teams are currently racing against time, with 13 people still missing. Authorities are conducting ongoing efforts to retrieve survivors from the wreckage, but the scale of the devastation has hampered rescue operations. The collapse is just one of many tragic consequences of Typhoon Yagi, which has already claimed 59 lives across the region and left 1.5 million people without power.🚨🇻🇳BRIDGE COLLAPSES IN VIETNAM AFTER SUPER TYPHOON YAGIA busy bridge in northern Vietnam collapsed due to super typhoon Yagi, sending 10 cars and 2 scooters plunging into the Red River.Rescue efforts are ongoing, with 13 people still missing. The storm, packing winds of up… pic.twitter.com/9DaT8UMihE— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) September 9, 2024Typhoon Yagis destructive pathThe typhoons force has triggered widespread landslides and flash floods, which continue to ravage the area. Entire communities are reeling under the destruction as roads are washed away, homes destroyed, and infrastructure left in ruins. Authorities have warned residents of the continued risk of flooding, despite the storm weakening as it moves inland.As Vietnam struggles to recover from one of the worst storms in its recent history, the long-term effects of Typhoon Yagi are expected to be severe. Recovery efforts are being organized, but the damage to lives, property, and infrastructure is monumental.
