At least 59 people have lost their lives due to the floods and landslides caused by Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam.

At least 59 people have lost their lives due to the floods and landslides caused by Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam. Yagi, the strongest storm in Asia this year, reached the northeast coast of Vietnam on Saturday after causing destruction in China and the Philippines.

Among the casualties are a newborn and a one-year-old child who were lost in a landslide. Many lives were taken by collapsing slopes in the mountainous regions of northern Vietnam. A passenger bus in the Cao Bang region was swept away by floodwaters, rescue efforts are ongoing.

A bridge over the Red River in Phu Tho collapsed due to overflowing, and numerous vehicles fell into the river. Three people were rescued, and 13 people are still missing.

The storm caused power outages and communication disruptions in many parts of the country. The meteorological agency issued warnings about further flood and landslide risks.

30 boats sank in Ha Long Bay. Typhoon Yagi also devastated thousands of homes and extensive agricultural lands.

Scientists state that typhoons in the region are now more intense and longer-lasting due to climate change.