Typhoon Yagi Death Count Rises To 197 In Vietnam

The death toll due to Typhoon Yagi that hit northern Vietnam bringing flash floods and landslides has risen to 197, declared the government on Thursday.

About 128 people are still missing. The typhoon has destroyed more than 250,000 hectares of crops in Vietnam, stated an official report.

Yagi was the most powerful typhoon to hit northern Vietnam in 30 years.

The storm devastated bridges, swept away roofs off buildings and damaged factories. It made the landfall on Saturday with wind speed exceeding 149 kilometres per hour.

The North Vietnam has since been battling severe flooding. Thousands have been evacuated from their homes. Most areas suffer power cuts.

About 1.5 million chickens and ducks have been killed, as well as 2,500 pigs, buffalo and cows, officials said.