Typhoon Yagi, one of Asia’s most powerful storms this year, caused extensive damage in northern Vietnam. The storm has killed at least 35 people and left 24 more missing, primarily due to landslides and flooding. The hurricane, which made landfall on Saturday, destroyed infrastructure by knocking out power to millions, destroying highways, and disrupting telecommunications. Factory and industrial zones in places like as Haiphong have been severely hit, with widespread power outages and damage to facilities, including those of large corporations such as LG Electronics.
Authorities have warned of increased risks from floods and landslides, as some places have received up to 17 inches of rain. Efforts to restore power are proceeding, with around 75% of affected areas gaining electricity.
Typhoon Yagi caused extensive damage when it hit Vietnam’s northeastern coast. The storm’s immediate wake resulted in widespread floods, power outages, and serious infrastructure damage. Over 5.7 million people were left without power, and industrial hubs in towns such as Haiphong, which has major manufacturing factories, were seriously impacted. Major firms’ factories, such as LG Electronics, suffered significant damage, with some of their buildings largely destroyed, causing production to stop altogether.
The storm destroyed bridges, tipped trees, and disrupted telecommunications networks, complicating rescue and recovery efforts. Highways became inundated, as businesses hurried to protect their assets and retrieve equipment from the intense rains. The scale of economic disruption is enormous, especially in industrial zones populated by international and domestic enterprises that rely on consistent operations.
The economic cost to Vietnam, a country that depends heavily on its manufacturing industries, is considerable. Power outages and infrastructure damage have paralyzed factories, including those in the DEEP C industrial zone. Because the region is a key manufacturing hub for electronics and appliances, the storm’s consequences would most certainly be felt globally when supply lines are affected.
