Post-Yagi floodwaters threaten mountainous localities

Over the past 24 hours, Yagi has dumped more than 100mm of rain on Yen Bai province. Some highland communes such as Lang Nhi, Ta Si Lang and Phinh Ho have even received more than 300mm of rain.

In Ban Mu commune of Tram Tau district, floodwaters rose quickly, causing numerous homes to be inundated up to the rooftops. Fortunately, local residents were able to evacuate to safety in time.

Heavy rain and flooding triggered landslides, cutting off many transportation routes and threatening the life of residents living there.

In Van Chan district, the floating bridge leading to Da Den and Khe Trau villages was washed away, isolating 30 households.

Local authorities have put up warning signs and advised residents to limit travel on the affected roads.

So far, Yagi has caused significant damage to Yen Bai province, with 493 houses affected, over 600 hectares of crops damaged, and severe landslides impacting many transportation routes.

Meanwhile, rising floodwaters caused by heavy rain have isolated villages in Bac Son and Chi Lang districts of Lang Son province. Some sections leading to Van Quan District have also experienced landslides.

The central meteorological agency has issued warnings about a high risk of flooding on rivers and streams, as well as flash floods and landslides in mountainous localities of Quang Ninh, Lang Son, Cao Bang, and Hoa Binh in the coming days.